Objective To evaluate the role of Mammotome device in diagnosis and treatment of breast disease.Methods 112 cases underwent biopsy in Mammotome vacuum-assisted breast system from Feb.2004 to Mar.2005,and the results were analyzed.Results According to pathological diagnosis,82 cases were breast fibroadenoma,22 cases were breast cancer,6 cases were breast cystic hyperplasia,2 cases were severe atypical hyperplasia.During the process skin damage was seen in 2 cases.Post?operative hematoma occurred in 3 cases,puncture access infected in 1 case,subcutaneous bruise occurred in 5 cases.Conclusion The Mammotome device has the advantages of minimal invasiveness,exact position,covert incision,needing no suture and short rehabilitation period,it is highly valuable in diagnosis and treatment of breast disease. |