The role of Tru-Cut needle biopsy in the diagnosis of carcinoma of the breast.

The ideal diagnostic method for carcinoma of the breast remains controversial. In recent years, major centers with a large volume of patients and with experienced cytopathologists have popularized fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). We have used the Tru-Cut (Travenol Lab) needle biopsy (TCNB) as the primary method of diagnosing carcinoma of the breast in patients with suggestive masses.

Selective hepatic artery embolization as an adjunct to liver packing in severe hepatic trauma: case report.

Two cases of severe hepatic injury in which bleeding continued despite liver packing are presented. Superselective hepatic artery embolization was used to control the remaining hemorrhage. Embolization is a useful adjunct to liver packing that will decrease mortality in severe hepatic trauma.