Mammotome
Mammotome
Mammotome (/mæmətoʊm/) is a medical device used in the procedure of breast biopsy to remove tissue samples for examination under a microscope. The term is derived from the Latin words 'mamma' meaning breast and 'tome' meaning cutting instrument.
History
The Mammotome was first introduced in the late 1990s as a less invasive alternative to surgical biopsy. It was developed by Ethicon, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, and has since been widely adopted in the field of breast cancer diagnosis.
Procedure
The Mammotome is used in a procedure known as a stereotactic breast biopsy. The patient lies prone on a specially designed table with the breast positioned through an opening. The Mammotome, guided by mammography or ultrasound, is inserted into the breast through a small incision. It uses vacuum assistance to collect multiple tissue samples from the suspicious area.
Advantages
The use of Mammotome offers several advantages over traditional surgical biopsy. It is less invasive, resulting in less scarring and quicker recovery times. It also allows for the sampling of multiple areas of the breast during a single procedure.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mammotome
- Wikipedia's article - Mammotome
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