STEREOTACTIC BREAST BIOPSY

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Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

For information or scheduling call: 312-926-0111

Patient Name:____________________________________________

Date of Operation________________________________________

Time of Procedure:_______________________________________

PURPOSE: To withdraw a small amount of tissue from the breast through a needle for evaluation.

PREPARATION:

1. Wear comfortable two piece clothing so that you only have to remove your top. Wear or bring a comfortable bra.

2. You may eat something light before the procedure if you wish.

3. Do not use aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or arthritis medications for I week before the procedure. Tell the nurse if you are taking anticoagulant medication so we can make appropriate arrangements.

PROCEDURE:

You will be asked to lie down on a special breast biopsy table with a hole in it. The mammography machine is under this table. While you lie on your stomach, your breast will be placed through this hole and compressed by a paddle. Your breast will stay compressed during the entire exam. You CANNOT move once it starts. The table will be raised for the procedure.

The radiologist will clean your skin with Betadine (an iodine-based cleansing solution) and anesthetize (numb) the area of the breast with Lidocaine. A needle (to remove pieces of breast tissue) will be used to obtain samples for evaluation. X-rays will be taken throughout the procedure to guide the radiologist.

YOUR APPOINTMENT IS SCHEDULED FOR:________________________________________________

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. On_______________________STOP taking any aspirin or ibuprofen (Advil) products, or any arthritis medicines. You may take acetaminophen (Tylenol) if you have any aches or pains.

2. At____________________________on the day of your appointment stop in Prentice Room 126 to register before your procedure. Then come up to Room 260 to Mammography Reception.

AFTER THE PROCEDURE:

You must avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for at least 24 hours after the procedure. You should not get the area of the biopsy wet for 24 hours. The results are usually available the next afternoon.
 
 

Please feel free to e-mail Dr. Vazquez with any medical questions,

or contact our office with any other questions.

Richard M. Vazquez, M.D., F.A.C.S.

201 East Huron Street

Suite 11-250

Chicago, Illinois 60611

(312) 649-6562