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    A new method for the prevention of skin laceration during vacuum-assisted breast biopsy
    (2017-04-01) Guzmán Aroca, Florentina; Berna Mestre, Juan de Dios; Hernández Gómez, Dolores; Berná Serna, Juan De Dios; Dermatología, Estomatología, Radiología y Medicina Física; Facultades de la UMU::Facultad de Medicina
    Objective: To describe a new technique to prevent skin laceration during ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted breast biopsy with the insertion of a spinal needle between the mass and the skin. Methods: The study includes 118 patients with 118 breast imaging-reporting and data system Category 3 masses located very close to the skin or areola, which were excised using the mammotome systemwith a spinal needle inserted just above the site of insertion of the probe. Results: The mean distance between the most superficial portion of the mass to the under surface of the overlying skin was 1.3 6 0.4mm. The average procedure time was 13.5 6 4.2min. A complete excision was achieved in 100% of the cases, and the procedure was well tolerated by all the patients. No patient experienced serious adverse events such as a skin laceration. Conclusion: This is the first study to prevent skin laceration during vacuum assisted breast biopsy. Advances in knowledge: The method described in this study is simple, safe and well tolerated by patients.