A review of MRI (CT)/US fusion imaging in treatment of breast cancer

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate the clinical applications of ultrasound fusion systems in breast cancer management.
• Review of ultrasound fusion systems equipped with magnetic field navigation features.
• Discussion of real-time synchronization of ultrasound and MRI/CT images.
• Analysis of the identification capabilities for non-mass lesions and micromasses.
• Ultrasound fusion systems improve the detection of previously hard-to-identify lesions.
• These systems allow for tissue biopsies to be performed under ultrasound guidance, avoiding invasive MRI-guided procedures.
• Enhanced preoperative imaging accuracy leads to safer surgical techniques.