Needle Localization - Diagnostic and Biopsy Services for Breast Evaluation

To help the surgeon perform accurate removal of an area of concern, a small, thin, wire is placed near the nodule in the breast using ultrasound or mammographic imaging to guide the wire placement.

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[evestar100]

and they inject dye as well

[evestar100]

yes I just had it done last week.

[sreenbs]

i dont really understand. there is a wire inserted into the breast before the surgery to locate the lump, right? so before entering the theatre, the patient can see there's a wire sticking out from her chest?