| Literature DB >> 409122 |
J Bolmgren, B Jacobson, B Nordenström.
Abstract
A stereotaxic instrument is described which facilitates percutaneous needle biopsy of the breast for microscopic diagnosis. The instrument consists of an x-ray tube mounted on a hinged arm, pivoting stand, patient table, compression device with film holder and scale system, coordinate-controlled puncture device with separate stand, biopsy instrument, and calculator. The sampling site can be located at a precision within +/- 1 mm. The instrument can also be used for positioning of metal and dye indicators for guiding surgery and for postoperative identification of excised tumors.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 409122 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.129.1.121
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AJR Am J Roentgenol ISSN: 0361-803X Impact factor: 3.959