Apparatus for locating a breast mass

Details Apparatus for locating a breast mass Apparatus for locating a breast mass

1990-10-29

1993-02-02

Thaler, Michael H.

Surgery

Means for introducing or removing material from body for...

Treating material introduced into or removed from body...

606192, 604 96, A61M 2902

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051834634

ABSTRACT:
A mass localization device includes a catheter and a needle. In one embodiment, the catheter includes inner and outer walls spaced from each other and creating a gap between the walls extending along substantially the entire length of the catheter. The distal portion of the outer wall includes an inflatable balloon. In use, the balloon is positioned proximate the mass and inflated to make the mass palpable. An incision to the mass can be achieved by the shortest possible distance since the mass is made palpable.

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