The patient then goes into the operating room, and it is removed using the dye or the string. There is a new technique for removing mammogram spots. This is called a sterotactic breast biopsy. This is a computer generated image that allows the radiologist or surgeon to accurately find the spot and remove it. The advantage of this procedure is that it is less invasive and can be done in the x-ray department with local anesthesia.
Most hospitals now have the ability to do sterotactic biopsies.
Although all patients are not candidates for sterotactic biopsies, you should ask your surgeon if this is an option for you. Please join us again today at 2 p.m. PDT when we will be discussing pediatric anesthesiology with Dr. Sam Wald. It's been a pleasure. Inc. All rights reserved. All rights reserved.