Outcomes of Vacuum-Assisted Beast Biopsy for Management of Benign Breast Masses.

Abstract

Introduction: The triple assessment, which combines a clinical examination, radiological imaging, and pathology, is used to assess the breast mass. The open excision of the suspicious lesion is the gold standard for breast biopsy techniques. However, because an excisional biopsy always results in a scar, many surgeons are considering less invasive, alternative methods due to the cost and morbidity of this operation. Image-guided percutaneous core-needle biopsy has recently gained popularity in identifying palpable and non-palpable breast lesions. Vacuum- assisted breast biopsy (VABB) was created to address some of these limitations of core-needle biopsy.

Methodology: We performed a retrospective review of 38 patients who underwent VABB.To Report the recurrence one-year post-VABB for management of benign breast masses and To evaluate patient-reported cosmetic satisfaction using the cosmetic scale.

Results: The mean age of the study participants was about 30.34 (±10.11) years. The average size of breast masses was 1.23 (±0.83) cm. The recurrence rate was 13.16%, confirmed by follow up ultrasound and all these patients underwent excisional biopsy. There were significant differences in breast mass recurrence rate by the side affected. Recurrence was more likely in right-sided breast masses (P=0.048).In our study, no significant relationships between the occurrence of complications following surgery and patients 'demographics and mass features and no infection were reported. The hematoma was reported in 2 patients 5.26 %, Mild induration at the site of surgery 2 patients 5.26 %, Small contusion at the site of surgery in one patient 2.63 % and no other complication was reported. The patient's cosmetic satisfaction using the cosmetic scale from 1-5,1: not satisfied,2:low satisfaction,3:mild satisfaction,4:moderate satisfaction,5; completely satisfied, The mean cosmetic score was 4.03.

Conclusion: Our study concluded that VABB is reliable for removing small benign breast masses with a satisfying cosmetic outcome &low recurrence rate, and fewer complications.