Publisher's Synopsis
The advent of minimally invasive alternatives with accuracy equal to that of open surgical biopsy has already begun to dramatically alter the once traditional domain of the general surgeon. STEREOTACTIC AND ULTRASOUND BREAST BIOPSIES: A SURGEON'S GUIDE is the definitive reference, written by and for surgeons, on the when, why, and how of minimally invasive percutaneous breast biopsies. This book, lavishly illustrated with more than 300 photographs and line drawings, spells out, step-by-step, the techniques for ultrasound biopsy, for stereotactic biopsy, the decision making process in selection of a technique, and when and how to convert from one technique to another. The authors discuss the equipment and instrumentation needed and address challenging questions such as histologic interpretation, seeding of the tract, unclear density, "moving mass" and "vanishing lesions," documenting microcalcifications, and relocating a cancer after biopsy. Additionally, a section entitled "Who should perform the biopsy" outlines the surgeon's role, paradigm shifts between surgeons and radiologists, and administrative aspects.;The authors also impart straightfoward and important information on costs, charges, and reimbursement. Finally, the future of interventional therapy is discuss with a look at the next steps for this technology, including stereotactic laser therapy and ultrasound cryotherapy. This practical text-atlas is a must-have, state-of-the-art compendium for all general surgeons.
