ASO Author Reflections: Non-radioactive Sentinel Node Localization with Superparamagnetic Iron Oxide in Clinically Node-Negative Breast Cancer Patients: A Possibility for Improvement of the Care Pathway
Background!#!Sentinel lymph node biopsy after technetium-99 (Tc!##!Methods!#!This study compared 59 patients who underwent breast cancer surgery including sentinel lymph node biopsy. Based on the surgeon's choice, 29 patients were treated with Tc!##!Results!#!The mean time spent on the preoperative breast cancer care pathway was significantly shorter for the Magtrace group (5.4 ± 1.3 min) than for the Tc!##!Conclusions!#!Magtrace localization shortened the preoperative care pathway and did not affect surgical time or reimbursement. Once established, it could allow for cost reduction and improve patient comfort
