Low-cost phantom for stereotactic breast biopsy training

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 Oct;187(4):972-4. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.1804.

Abstract

Objective: This article reports on the construction of a low-cost phantom to be used for training technologists, residents, and radiologists to perform stereotactic breast biopsy. The model is adaptable to a variety of biopsy devices and realistically simulates the aspects of stereotactic breast biopsy.

Conclusion: We believe our model provides an excellent alternative to more expensive commercial products.

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle*
  • Breast / pathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency*
  • Mammography
  • Phantoms, Imaging*
  • Radiography, Interventional
  • Radiology / education*
  • Stereotaxic Techniques / education*