Radioactive Seed Localization for Conservative Surgery of Nonpalpable Breast Cancer: Recommendations for Technology Implantation Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The radioactive seed localization (RSL) is used in impalpable breast cancer conservative surgery to assist the surgeon in accurately locating and excising the lesion site. This study aims to present recommendations about the RSL program implementation in health institutions that perform breast cancer conservative surgery with intraoperative localization.

Methods

An extensive literature review was performed. It comprehends: the committee responsible for implementation of the program actions; description of the necessary multidisciplinary team; the radiological safety committee role; the facility licensing; professionals training; material and instrumentation associated with the technique; and seed tracking system.

Results

13 topics are presented. The Prog

SUBMITTER: Ferreira HHJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9673601 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature