Semin intervent Radiol 2014; 31(02): 193-202
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1376159
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Percutaneous Image-Guided Ablation of Breast Tumors: An Overview

Alan A. Sag
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
,
Majid Maybody
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
,
Christopher Comstock
2   Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
,
Stephen B. Solomon
1   Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York
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21 May 2014 (online)

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Abstract

Percutaneous non-surgical image-guided ablation is emerging as an adjunct or alternative to surgery in the management of benign and malignant breast tumors. This review covers the current state of the literature regarding percutaneous image-guided ablation modalities, clinical factors regarding patient selection, and future directions for research.