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Breast Cancer
Radio-guided localization of occult lesions is accurate and cost effective
August 11th, 2005
Radio-guided localization of clinically occult breast lesions is found to be accurate and cost effective. "Wire-guided localization (WGL) of clinically occult breast lesions is a well-established technique. The aim of this study was to evaluate radio-guided localization (ROLL) within the breast screening service of a district general hospital. The study group comprised 70 women who underwent ROLL under US and stereotaxis," investigators in the United Kingdom report. "This required an injection of Technetium-labeled colloidal albumen into the impalpable breast lesion. The women then proceeded to theater, where localization was achieved with the use of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-08-11)
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