How to avoid unnecessary biopsy in breast imaging: the Tayside experience
There are considerable benefits to be gained from biopsying fewer lesions at breast imaging. These include preventing patient discomfort, saving radiologist/advanced practitioner time hence improving clinic throughput, saving pathology time, preventing patient anxiety while waiting for the result and saving multidisciplinary team meeting time. These benefits do need to be balanced against the tragedy of […]
Professor Andy Evans, Dr Yee Ting Sim
University of Dundee School of Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and East of Scotland Breast Screening Centre