Aydogan T, Sezgin E, Ilvan S, Yilmaz OC, Aslan N, Golshan M, Aydogan F. Comparison of Radio-guided Occult Lesion Localization (ROLL) and Magnetic Occult Lesion Localization (MOLL) for Non-palpable Lesions: A Phantom Model Study.
Clin Breast Cancer 2019;
20:e9-e13. [PMID:
31699672 DOI:
10.1016/j.clbc.2019.09.002]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Localization of nonpalpable breast cancers can be achieved with several techniques. We sought to compare radio-guided localization (ROLL) and magnetic tracer localization (MOLL) techniques by using a phantom model we previously developed, which can provide an accurate simulation for excision of nonpalpable breast lesions.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We designed 20 phantom models (10 MOLL, 10 ROLL group) for localization. A handheld gamma probe for the ROLL group and a manual magnetometer (SentiMag) for the MOLL group were used to test the ability of the modality to detect olives in turkey breasts. The excision time for each procedure, specimen size, and weight of the specimens removed from the turkey breasts were recorded.
RESULTS
Both techniques resulted in 100% retrieval of the lesions. There was no difference between the groups in the duration of operative excision, specimen weight, or specimen volume.
CONCLUSION
This experimental trial found similar success rates for ROLL and MOLL in localization of occult lesions using the turkey breast phantom model. MOLL can be performed in clinics without the need for a nuclear medicine team and radiation safety procedures.
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