Table 4 Results
From: Vacuum-assisted breast biopsy: A comparison of 11-gauge and 8-gauge needles in benign breast disease
8 g | 11 g | |
|---|---|---|
Representative removal | 20 (41, 7%) | 40 (53, 3%) |
Complete removal | 28 (58, 3%) | 35 (46, 7%) |
Haematomas requiring revision | 0 | 0 |
Cutaneous haematomas | 36 (75%) | 57 (76%) |
Mean duration of haematomas in days | 13 | 10 |
Infection requiring antibiotics | 0 | 0 |
Noticeable external scar formation | 5 (10, 4%) | 8 (10, 7%) |
Mean pain score immediately postoperatively | 3,6 | 3,2 |
Mean pain score 1 week postoperatively | 0,7 | 0,6 |
Mean pain score in follow up | 0,1 | 0,3 |
Max. lesion diameter in mm | 50 | 36 |
Min. lesion diameter in mm | 4 | 2 |
Mean lesion diameter in mm | 16 | 15 |