Diagnostics
Ultrasound-Visible 3D Nickel–Titanium Clip for Tumor Localization After Neoadjuvant Therapy in Early Breast Cancer: A Prospective Multicenter Real-World Study
Background: Neoadjuvant systemic therapy (NST) enables tumor downsizing and increases the feasibility of breast-conserving surgery (BCS) in patients with early breast cancer (EBC). Reliable tumor localization after NST remains challenging, particularly in patients with a complete clinical response. If clips are not visible on ultrasound, stereotactic mammography-guided wire localization is required, which involves additional radiation exposure and may increase patient discomfort and procedural complexity. The 3D-sh …