Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure usually involves the female breast. In rare cases, the procedure is performed on the male breast as well.
Some alternatives are Breast Biopsy by Incision or Excision; and these are invasive techniques. Another option is a Vacuum Assisted Core Biopsy, which is better than an open surgery.
Fine Needle Aspiration is a simple and standard technique. The recent advances in the procedure are due to advances in manufacturing processes of the aspiration needle.
The cost of Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure depends on a variety of factors, such as the type of your health insurance, annual deductibles, co-pay requirements, out-of-network and in-network of your healthcare providers and healthcare facilities.
In many cases, an estimate may be provided before the procedure. The final amount depends upon the findings during the surgery/procedure and post-operative care that is necessary.
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Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration is usually performed in a physician’s clinic/office or a hospital. Normally, the person can go home once the procedure is completed.
The procedure is performed by a trained physician or a general surgeon.
The procedure may take anywhere between 10-30 minutes.
It is very important to provide the following information to your healthcare provider. This enables your healthcare provider in assessing the risks for the surgical procedure and helps avoid unnecessary complications.
The physician will request your consent for the Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure using an informed Consent Form.
A physician will request your consent for the Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure using an Informed Consent Form.
Consent for the Procedure: A “consent” is your approval to undergo a procedure. A consent form is signed after the risks and benefits of the procedure, and alternative treatment options, are discussed. This process is called informed consent.
You must sign the forms only after you are totally satisfied by the answers to your questions. In case of minors and individuals unable to personally give their consent, the individual’s legal guardian or next of kin, shall give their consent for the procedure.
The physician may conduct a physical examination and also may ask the patient to take an ultrasound or mammogram or both. Some blood tests may be necessary prior to the procedure. The exact blood tests that are required are determined by the physician.
Some of the basic questions that you might ask your physician are as follows:
Usually no anesthesia is required; however, in some cases local anesthesia may be administered.
Since the procedure is less invasive, there is little or no blood loss involved.
Infection is a possible complication that might arise during or after a needle aspiration procedure.
At the healthcare facility, generally there is no requirement for any post-procedure care, unless any complications arise.
After a Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure, the patient may experience hematoma (collection of blood under the skin at the site). Sometimes, an infection may develop at the point where the needle was inserted for aspiration.
The prognosis is usually excellent after the procedure and there are no side effects. However, there might be a small bruise at the location of needle insertion, causing soreness for a day or two.
Do contact your physician if you notice any of the following symptoms:
At home, the following post-operative care is recommended, after a Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure:
Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration is a simple and less invasive procedure. It usually does not require any recovery time.
The tissue is taken for further examination and later disposed, as per the standard medical procedure.
It is important to note that the number of bills that the patient may receive depends on the arrangement the healthcare facility has with the physician and other healthcare providers.
Sometimes, the patient may get a single bill that includes the healthcare facility and the consultant physician charges. Sometimes, the patient might get multiple bills depending on the healthcare provider involved. For instance, the patient may get a bill from:
The patient is advised to inquire and confirm the type of billing, before Breast Biopsy by Needle Aspiration procedure is performed.
We sincerely acknowledge and thank Dr. Douglas J. Jones for reviewing the article. His valuable input and feedback has helped enrich the contents of this article.
Douglas J. Jones, MD FACS
Board Certified General Surgeon and Faculty Member
University of Illinois, College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign
506 S. Mathews Ave., Urbana, IL 61801, USA
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