Emergent embolization of arterial bleeding after vacuum-assisted breast biopsy

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2012 Feb;35(1):194-7. doi: 10.1007/s00270-011-0174-2. Epub 2011 May 7.

Abstract

Vacuum-assisted core breast biopsy has become important in evaluating patients with suspicious breast lesions. It has proven to be a relatively safe procedure that in rare cases can result in vascular complications. These are the first reported cases of transcatheter embolization of uncontrolled breast hemorrhage after vacuum-assisted breast biopsy. With increased use of biopsy and larger-gauge devices, breast imaging groups may consider embolotherapy as a safe alternative for treatment of hemorrhage in a select group of patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Biopsy, Needle / adverse effects*
  • Breast Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Hemorrhage / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mammography
  • Ultrasonography, Interventional
  • Ultrasonography, Mammary
  • Vacuum