Performance Indicators and Patient Experience in 7G and 10G Vacuum-assisted Excision of Probably Benign Breast Lesions

Performance Indicators and Patient Experience in 7G and 10G Vacuum-assisted Excision of Probably Benign Breast Lesions

The purpose of this study is to assess how the needle size 7G vs 10G affects performance indicators and patient experience in vacuum-assisted excision (VAE) of probably benign breast lesions

After being informed about the study and potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will have a VAE procedure to remove their breast lesion and will be randomised to either 7G or 10G needle size. After completion of the procedure, the patients fill out a questionnaire to collect data on their experience. The radiologist performing the procedure fills out a form collecting procedural performance indicators.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Biopsy-verified probably benign breast lesion less than 20 mm size
• Biopsy-verified benign breast lesion less than 30 mm size
• Screen-detected group of microcalcifications under 10 mm size

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years of age
• Inability to understand the meaning of informed consent
• Pregnancy
• Breast-feeding