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This book is the premier guide to ultrasound-guided interventions of the breast. Written by Bruno D Fornage, a world-renowned leader in the fields of breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions, it covers in detail techniques of freehand ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, placement of post-biopsy markers, localization of nonpalpable lesions, and percutaneous ablation of breast masses. A large part of the book describes the highly effective combined use of fine-needle aspiration and core-needle biopsy during the staging of breast cancer; this combination has been used successfully by the author at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 3 decades.
Throughout the book, the author shares numerous tips and tricks, many of which have not been published before. With over 1300 figures and and 200 videoclips depicting ultrasound-guided procedures, Interventional Ultrasound of the Breast is the authoritative resource for breast imagers, interventional radiologists, surgical breast oncologists, pathologists, and anyone who embarks on ultrasound-guided breast biopsies and other breast procedures. In addition, the techniques described in this book are applicable to many other areas of the body, including the thyroid and soft tissues.
List of contents
Introduction.- Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Needle Biopsies.- Localization of Nonpalpable Lesions.- Other Ultrasound-Guided Interventional Procedures.- Percutaneous Ablation of Breast Masses.
About the author
Bruno D Fornage, MD, Professor of Radiology and Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, is a world-renowned leader in the fields of breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions. With 35 years of experience in ultrasound and ultrasound of the breast, he lectures on these topics at international meetings and holds seminars on ultrasound of the breast and on ultrasound-guided biopsy and interventions of the breast.
Summary
This book is the premier guide to ultrasound-guided interventions of the breast. Written by Bruno D Fornage, a world-renowned leader in the fields of breast ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions, it covers in detail techniques of freehand ultrasound-guided breast biopsy, placement of post-biopsy markers, localization of nonpalpable lesions, and percutaneous ablation of breast masses. A large part of the book describes the highly effective combined use of fine-needle aspiration and core-needle biopsy during the staging of breast cancer; this combination has been used successfully by the author at MD Anderson Cancer Center for 3 decades.
Throughout the book, the author shares numerous tips and tricks, many of which have not been published before. With over 1300 figures and and 200 videoclips depicting ultrasound-guided procedures, Interventional Ultrasound of the Breast is the authoritative resource for breast imagers, interventional radiologists, surgical breast oncologists, pathologists, and anyone who embarks on ultrasound-guided breast biopsies and other breast procedures. In addition, the techniques described in this book are applicable to many other areas of the body, including the thyroid and soft tissues.
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“A perfect example of a well-written textbook for practitioners that are new to breast intervention but also a good reference for those who have been performing breast intervention for many years. ... It covers all aspects of breast intervention and has a good variety of diagrams, images, photographs and video clips that support and enhance the text. This has been an enjoyable book to read and review and would be a good addition to any departmental or personal collection.” (Lucie Magilton Griffin, RAD Magazine, November, 2020)
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"A perfect example of a well-written textbook for practitioners that are new to breast intervention but also a good reference for those who have been performing breast intervention for many years. ... It covers all aspects of breast intervention and has a good variety of diagrams, images, photographs and video clips that support and enhance the text. This has been an enjoyable book to read and review and would be a good addition to any departmental or personal collection." (Lucie Magilton Griffin, RAD Magazine, November, 2020)
