Cianna Medical is directing attention to research involving its Scout radar localization system at this week's 2017 Society of Breast Imaging/American College of Radiology Breast Imaging Symposium in Los Angeles.
The results from a retrospective study involving 119 patients show that radar-based localization with Scout is equivalent to radioactive seed localization (RSL) for surgical targeting of nonpalpable breast lesions, and they reinforce the technology as a convenient option for clinicians and patients, according to author Dr. Thomas Frazier, medical director of the Barbara Brodsky Comprehensive Breast Center and Breast Fellowship at Bryn Mawr Hospital. In all cases, the average volume of resection and repeat surgery rates were equal and all markers were successfully removed.
"Although RSL is effective, the stringent regulatory requirements related to use of radioactive materials is cumbersome for doctors and hospital staff and becomes an expensive program to maintain," Frazier said in the Cianna statement. "Use of Scout has supported improved scheduling, greater [operating room] efficiency, and an enhanced overall experience for surgeons, radiologists, and patients."
