Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision of breast papillomas: review of 6-years experience

Ultrasound-guided vacuum-assisted excision of breast papillomas: review of 6-years experience
A.J. Maxwell
Clinical Radiology (2009) 64, 801-806

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The findings suggests that vacuum-assisted removal is a satisfactory alternative to surgery for the majority of patients, but that particular attention should be paid to ensuring complete lesion removal in view of the relatively high recurrence rate in this series

Patient satisfaction and efficacy of vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of fibroadenomas

Patient satisfaction and efficacy of vacuum-assisted excision biopsy of fibroadenomas
P. Thurley, A. Evans, L. Hamilton, J. James, R. Wilson
Clinical Radiology (2009) 64; 4:381-385

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VAB excision is well-tolerated, safe, and popular with a high initial success rate for fibroadenomas. Bruising and pain are common the week after the procedure