Managing Fibroadenomas

Fibroadenoma Management Options

Review the chart below to see the differences between managing benign breast disease (fibroadenomas) using the Mammotome^® Biopsy System vs. Open Surgery.

Mammotome Biopsy System		Open Surgery
Probe gently vacuums, cuts and removes breast tissue through a tiny incision	DESCRIPTION	Surgeon creates a larger incision to remove breast tissue. Wire occasionally used to help locate breast lump
¼ inch	INCISION SIZE	1 - 2 inches
Minimal	SCARRING	External scar; internal scar may interfere with future mammogram readings
Doctor's office/outpatient setting	SETTING	Operating room/outpatient setting
30 min - 1 hr	DURATION	1 - 2 hrs
Immediate	RECOVERY TIME	A few hours
Adhesive bandage	INCISION CLOSURE	Stitches and bandage

Patient Satisfaction Data

Women with benign non-cancerous breast lumps can now receive care in a doctor’s office with a minimally invasive device such as the Mammotome Biopsy System, rather than having the lump removed by surgery in an operating room. A study on management of benign disease with the Mammotome Biopsy System reveals very high patient satisfaction.

In this study, 236 patients underwent a biopsy procedure using the Mammotome Biopsy System, 179 had a six month follow-up and 83 completed a satisfaction survey.* The study concluded:

• 99% of patients would inform other women about the procedure
• 96% of patients were satisfied with the incision appearance
• 94% of patients would be willing to have a similar procedure in the future
• 94% of patients had no palpable evidence of the initial lesion at their 6-month follow-up

*Data on file.

To learn more about fibroadenomas, go to www.mammotome.com.