MR-guided biopsy of the breast after lumpectomy and radiation therapy using two methods of immobilization in the lateral decubitus position

We describe two methods of breast immobilization using the lateral decubitus position to increase patient comfort and access to the axillary tail for MR-guided biopsy in the postsurgical or irradiated breast. The first method uses a compression device with good immobilization but poor patient tolera...

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Published inJournal of magnetic resonance imaging Vol. 5; no. 5; p. 525
Main Authors deSouza, N M, Kormos, D W, Krausz, T, Coutts, G A, Hall, A S, Burl, M, Schwieso, J E, Puni, R, Vernon, C
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1995
Subjects
Biopsy, Needle - instrumentation
Breast Neoplasms - diagnosis
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - radiotherapy
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Equipment Design
Female
Humans
Immobilization
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - instrumentation
Magnetic Resonance Imaging - methods
Mastectomy, Segmental
Radiology, Interventional
Sensitivity and Specificity
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Summary:We describe two methods of breast immobilization using the lateral decubitus position to increase patient comfort and access to the axillary tail for MR-guided biopsy in the postsurgical or irradiated breast. The first method uses a compression device with good immobilization but poor patient tolerance. The second approach uses a thermoplastic mesh material to form a rigid exoskeleton around the breast: immobilization is adequate and patient acceptability is good. The latter method is preferred and requires formal evaluation in larger scale trials.
ISSN:1053-1807
DOI:10.1002/jmri.1880050508