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Annals of Surgical Oncology
Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology 10/2016

01-10-2016 | Breast Oncology

Ultrasound-Guided Segmental Mastectomy and Excisional Biopsy Using Hydrogel-Encapsulated Clip Localization as an Alternative to Wire Localization

Authors: Lori F. Gentile, MD, Amber Himmler, MD, Christiana M. Shaw, MD, MS, FACS, Amber Bouton, BA, CCRC, CCRP, Elizabeth Vorhis, MD, Julia Marshall, MD, Lisa R. P. Spiguel, MD

Published in: Annals of Surgical Oncology | Issue 10/2016

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Abstract

Background

Wire localization is currently the most widely used localization strategy for excision of nonpalpable breast lesions. Its disadvantages include patient discomfort, wire-related complications such as wire displacement/fracture, and operating room delays related to difficulties during wire placement. We have implemented the technique of intraoperative ultrasound-guided excision using hydrogel-encapsulated (HydroMARK) biopsy clips for lesion localization. We hypothesize that this method is as effective as wire localization for breast conserving therapy.

Methods

This is a retrospective review of 220 consecutive patients who underwent segmental mastectomy or excisional biopsy using wire localization or hydrogel-encapsulated clip localization from January 2014 to July 2015. Data were collected and analyzed. Statistical analyses for differences between groups were performed using t tests and Mann-Whitney rank-sum analyses.

Results

A total of 107 excisions were performed using hydrogel-encapsulated clip localization, and 113 excisions were performed using the traditional wire localization technique; 68 % of our patients underwent excision for malignant pathology. Wire placement took a mean of 46 minutes (range 20–180 min), compared with 5 minutes for ultrasound localization (p <  .001). Successful intraoperative ultrasound localization and excision was performed on 100 % of patients. There was no difference in re-excision rates for positive margins or overall specimen size between the two groups.

Conclusions

Intraoperative ultrasound-guided excision of nonpalpable breast lesions using a hydrogel-encapsulated biopsy clip for breast conserving therapy is a safe and feasible alternative to the traditional preoperative wire localized excision. This technique will lead to improvement in patient experience, operative efficiency, and alleviate wire-related complications.
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Metadata
Title
Ultrasound-Guided Segmental Mastectomy and Excisional Biopsy Using Hydrogel-Encapsulated Clip Localization as an Alternative to Wire Localization
Authors
Lori F. Gentile, MD
Amber Himmler, MD
Christiana M. Shaw, MD, MS, FACS
Amber Bouton, BA, CCRC, CCRP
Elizabeth Vorhis, MD
Julia Marshall, MD
Lisa R. P. Spiguel, MD
Publication date
01-10-2016
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Annals of Surgical Oncology / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 1068-9265
Electronic ISSN: 1534-4681
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1245/s10434-016-5325-x

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