Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Early detection of breast cancer is crucial to a woman’s health.

For women faced with a suspicious-looking mammogram or small breast lump, Flaget Memorial Hospital now offers a less-invasive breast biopsy. Stereotactic breast biopsy (SBB) is a safe and minimally invasive biopsy. After an abnormal mammogram, SBB is used to obtain tiny samples from a breast mass for examination. Biopsies are the definitive way to confirm that a breast abnormality is benign (non-cancerous) or not.

SBB is an alternative to open surgical biopsy. A sample of suspect breast tissue is precisely located with a computer-guided imaging system and removed with a needle. The procedure is completed on an outpatient basis with a minimum of discomfort and recovery time.

Other benefits of SBB include:

• Less invasive than a surgical biopsy
• Patients don’t go under general anesthesia
• Little or no scarring of the breast
• No stitches necessary
• Cost is less than surgery alternative
• Results are extremely accurate

Schedule your digital mammogram at Flaget Memorial Hospital by calling 502.350.5112