Wireless localisation of breast lesions with MagSeed. A radiological perspective of 300 cases.

Objectives: The purpose of this article is to review the technical and radiological aspects of MagSeed localisation, to assess its accuracy based on post-localisation mammograms and excision specimen X-rays and to discuss the radiological experience of our institutions.

Methods: Two-year data were collected retrospectively from three NHS boards from the West of Scotland. A total of 309 MagSeeds were inserted under mammographic or ultrasonographic guidance in 300 women with unifocal, multifocal and/or bilateral breast lesions at the day of surgery or up to 30 days prior to it.

Extreme Oncoplasty: Breast Conservation in Patients with Large, Multifocal, and Multicentric Breast Cancer.

Introduction: Extreme Oncoplastic Breast Conservation Surgery (EOBCS) is offered in selected patients with multifocal or multicentric breast cancer (MFMC). Recent evidence has suggested that EOBCS may be a valuable resource for patients with MFMC who may avoid the risk associated with mastectomy in favour of the benefits of breast conservation without risking their oncological outcomes. Our study examined the practice of EOBCS in two regional breast units in Glasgow, United Kingdom.

Guess the weight: the accuracy of estimated weight for surgical admissions - a comparison study.

Background And Aims: An accurate body weight is vital for safe dosing of many drugs. Weight is often unavailable for emergency admissions and an estimation is used. Emergency Department staff are poor at estimating patient weight, but no data existed for surgical admissions.