Procedure for punch biopsy and vacuum biopsy
Breast and surrounding regions are first disinfected and locally anesthetized. During the punch biopsy, the physician inserts a fine guide cannula through the skin into the suspicious breast area under visual control using ultrasound or X-ray equipment. Using a special biopsy gun, he shoots a biopsy needle into the tissue via the guide cannula and thus punches out several small tissue cylinders.
If the change is very small and is almost completely removed by the biopsy, a small clip or marker wire can be inserted at the removal site. If the biopsy findings then reveal breast cancer, the surgeon can precisely locate the site during a subsequent operation.
Biopsy: Breast – what do I need to be aware of?
After the examination, slight bleeding or bruising may occur. Normally, these subside within a few days.
The breast is somewhat sensitive to pressure in the first few days after the biopsy. However, the pain quickly subsides as the wound heals. Infections of the stitch canal occur only rarely. When washing, make sure that the wound does not get wet and does not come into contact with soap or shampoo.
