BREAST WIRE AND WIRELESS LOCALIZATION

Localization procedures allow our radiologists and technologists to accurately locate an abnormality that will later be surgically removed. Using the appropriate imaging modality, a localization wire is placed in the breast to accurately target suspicious tissue that will be surgically removed later that same day.

In other cases patients may be able to use wireless location technology that uses radar to target the anomaly, which has been marked by the insertion of a tiny reflector. This can be done at the patient’s convenience days before their surgery is scheduled.

During surgery, surgeons can electronically access the images showing the location of the targeted cells. Imaging tests are done on the surgically excised specimen to verify removal of the abnormality. Results are then phoned to the surgeon.