Women's Services
Breast Biopsies use
Mammotome System

When facing a breast biopsy, women have advanced technology at St. Rita's that allows the procedure to be minimally invasive—meaning no surgery. Breast biopsy helps physicians identify and diagnosis breast lumps or masses, even at the earliest stages. A system called Mammotome allows physicians to perform breast biopsies in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia. Using digital imaging (stereotactic) to confirm placement, the physician will insert a Mammotome probe, through a small incision in the breast, and gently collect tissue samples using a vacuum process. Because the Mammotome probe is directional, multiple samples can be collected without having to remove and reinsert the device. Patients can expect the entire procedure to take less than an hour with minimal discomfort and little recovery time. Mammotome is also used in an ultrasound breast biopsy, where ultrasound guides the placement of the Mammotome probe.

Both Stereotactic Biopsy with Mammotome and Ultrasound Biopsy with Mammotome can be performed on an outpatient basis. To learn more about breast biopsy and Mammotome, click here. Talk to your physician or call the Women's Health Center at St. Rita's (419) 226-4500 or St. Rita's Call A Nurse at (419) 226-900 or (800) 437-4827.

Breast Biopsies use Mammotome System

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Women's Health Center: (419) 226-4500

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