Abstract
Background
Percutaneous needle biopsy, also known as minimally invasive breast biopsy (MIBB),
has become the gold standard for the initial assessment of suspicious breast lesions.
The purpose of this study is to determine modern rates of MIBB and open breast biopsy.
Methods
The Florida Agency for Health Care Administration outpatient surgery and procedure
database was queried for patients undergoing open surgical biopsy and MIBB between
2003 and 2008.
Results
Although there was an increase in the use of MIBB, the overall rate of open surgical
biopsy remained high (∼30%). A reduction in the open biopsy rate from 30% to 10% could
be associated with a charge reduction of >$37.2 million per year.
Conclusions
The current rate of open surgical breast biopsy remains high. Interventions and quality
initiatives are warranted, which could lead to a reduction in unnecessary operations
for women, improved patient care, and a reduction in breast health care costs.
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: February 08, 2011
Received in revised form:
September 14,
2010
Received:
June 4,
2010
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© 2011 Elsevier Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
