Preoperative breast localization
Marker placement in a non-palpable breast lesion before surgery.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Non-palpable lesion requiring surgical excision.
Procedure
Image-guided placement of wire, clip or magnetic seed. Surgery same day.
Risks
Marker displacement, hematoma.
Recovery
Surgery same day.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
5 doctors
CHU Helora Site Jolimont
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)La Louvière
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Clinique privéeMarseille
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
RIVA - Hôpital Privé Océane Vannes
Clinique privéeVannes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes