Intraductal Therapy: Introduction Print Section Listen The epithelium of the breast ductal system is the site of origin for nearly all breast cancers.1,2 The intraductal environment and the significance of…

Fiberoptic Endoscopes for Evaluation of the Breast Ductal Anatomy Print Section Listen The development of microendoscopes for visualization of mammary ductal anatomy has progressed rapidly over the past 2 decades….

Central Duct Exploration for Nipple Discharge: Introduction Print Section Listen Nipple discharge affects 5% to 30% of women during their lifetime. Surgery is rarely indicated. Many benign conditions cause nipple…

Cryoablation of Fibroadenomas: Introduction Print Section Listen Breast masses occur frequently, as evidenced by more than 1.3 million excisional biopsies performed on American women yearly.1,2 Approximately 80% of these procedures…

Needle Localization and Radioguided Occult Lesion Localization Techniques: Introduction Print Section Listen In parallel with the increasing use of mammographic screening and ultrasonography, nonpalpable breast lesions have been diagnosed with…

Tissue Marking and Processing: Introduction Print Section Listen An essential component to any surgical procedure is the documentation and labeling of the surgical specimen. Correct orientation of the specimen allows…

Excisional Breast Biopsy: Introduction Print Section Listen The excisional breast biopsy (EBB) is defined as a surgical procedure in which an indeterminate lesion or calcifications are removed from the breast….

Operative Management: Introduction Print Section Listen It has been well documented that a paravertebral block (PVB) reduces the stress response in patients with breast cancer, and PVB has been used…

The NSABP Experience: Introduction Print Section Listen Over the past 50 years, the National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) has made significant contributions in reducing the extent of…

Anatomy and Ultrasound of the Breast Print Section Listen The contemporary practice of breast surgery requires an in-depth understanding of breast anatomy and imaging. Ultrasound of the breast has emerged…