Implementing the SAVI SCOUT System in Community Radiology Practice

Megan Kalambo; Jay R Parikh

doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2017.04.036

Implementing the SAVI SCOUT System in Community Radiology Practice

J Am Coll Radiol. 2017 Sep;14(9):1234-1238. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.04.036. Epub 2017 Jun 16.

Authors

Megan Kalambo¹, Jay R Parikh²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas.
² Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 28601614
DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.04.036

Abstract

SAVI SCOUT is a new localization system approved by the FDA to aid in the surgical excision of nonpalpable breast lesions. This article provides a practical overview of the technical details of SAVI SCOUT use and presents important clinical and operational factors for radiologists to consider before implementation of SAVI SCOUT in community practice.

Keywords: Breast localization; SAVI SCOUT; operations; radiologist; workflow.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Breast Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
Community Health Services*
Female
Fiducial Markers*
Humans
Magnets*
Radiologists*
Radiology