Interventional Radiology in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Diseases of the Breast: A Historical Review and Future Perspective Based on Currently Available Techniques

OBJECTIVE: The topic of imaging-guided breast interventions spans more than 30 years. Radiologists pioneered procedures such as needle or wire localization and ultrasound and stereotactic-guided biopsy. Using recently developed devices and technology, the opportunity exists to treat lesions of the breast with minimally invasive imaging-guided techniques. CONCLUSION: Breast imagers and interventional radiologists, along with our surgical and oncologic colleagues, are best qualified to participate together in the research and development of these procedures.