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The understanding of breast biopsy
EnCor®
The EnCor breast biopsy machine not only can it collect an sufficient amount of breast tissue needed for a diagnosis of breast cancer without surgery, but it can also remove abnormal lesions like cyst and lumps without making large scars.Dr. Steve H. Parker (US, The developer of Mammotome) who developed the early state of breast biopsy machine, has recently developed a breast biopsy machine with 3rd generation and new concept, by improving the existing equipment’s weaknesses in an innovative way.
Pros of EnCor® Breast biopsy machine
Procedure
Method of procedure
Surgical incision method | EnCor procedure | |
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Size of the incision | 2cm~6cm | 0.3cm |
Degree of anesthesia | General or local anesthesia | Partial anesthesia |
Mean operation time | 1~2Hours (operated in opretating room) | 15~20Minutes (usually the case of opertation in Outpatient room) |
scar | Suture scars may exist | The scar is mere, barely visible |
Wounded area treatment | Needs suturing with a stitching fiber | Band-aid is used |
Procedure FAQ
Q. Is the procedure painful?
A. You may feel a bit of a pressure when inserting the needle, but there won’t be a real of a pain in the breast. Even after the anesthesia wears off, there won’t be much pain.
Q. Does it leave scars? Are there aftereffects when I undergo EnCor procedure?
A. Since Enco is capable of a surgery with only small incision of 0.3cm or less, it hardly leaves a scar. With no need of suture just put on a band-aid, and you’re ready to leave the hospital after the surgery. In a very rare occasion, you might see some bruising on the breast after the surgery. But this will disappear spontaneously within 2-3 weeks.
Q. How long is the recovery period?
A. Since this procedure is ideal for a day surgery you won’t feel any problems in your daily life, but you should avoid intense exercise for about one week.
Management after procedure
의사소견
The principles behind EnCor procedure
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First, place the EnCor probe on the lesion site by watching the sonogram, put on vacuum system in order to make the tissues enter the probe.02
The internal blades of the probe rotates left and right, exscinding the lesion tissues that have entered. Then the removed tissues moves into the tissue collection chamber.03
The collection may repeat for several times, depending on the size and location of the lesion tissues. And when the procedure finishes, we remove the EnCor probe and put a band-aid on it.Medical Team
Chief of the Endocrinology department
Han Juyeong
Endocrinology
Diabetes, thyroid (gland), hyperlipidemia(hypercholesterolemia), osteoporosis, obesity, metabolic syndrome, adrenopathy, secondary hypertension, and other endocrinopathies
Head of Department of Surgery
Lee Seongha
Surgery
Breast, thyroid, varicose vein, gallbladder, appendicitis, burn, dermatopathy(abscess), external wound
Cheif of Department of Surgery
Hong Yunhwa
Surgery
Colon, anus, hernia, gallbladder, appendicitis, burn, dermatopathy(abscess), external wound