Breast tumor resection typically comprises of two separate procedures to first localize the tumor and then to actually remove it. Once a physician identifies tumor location, a guidewire or a radioactive seed is positioned at the center of the tumor to help navigate to the therapy site during the resection by surgeon. Guidewires are not very pleasant to have sticking out of the breast while waiting for the resection, while radioactive tags can potentially create their own problems and come with special protocols and regulations that normally accompany radioactive materials. A new system called SAVI SCOUT from Cianna Medical (Aliso Viejo, CA) has just been approved by the FDA that allows the placement of a non-radioactive seed that can be quickly spotted even days later using a special probe.
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