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Mammotome

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Mammotome
A method for removing breast biopsies using suction to draw tissue into an opening in the side of a cylinder inserted into the breast tissue. A rotating knife then cuts tissue samples from the rest of the breast; also known as a vacuum-assisted biopsy
Mentioned in: Fibrocystic Condition of the Breast
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