Allows technologists to position patients as close to the chest wall as possible. Textured material helps with "hard to position" breasts, prevents breasts from sticking to receptor plate to avoid skin tears, helps shield cuts or infections in the inframammary fold, and acts as a sanitary barrier.
Distinctly identify and permanently document nipples, moles, scars, palpable masses, and non-palpable areas of concern to reduce questions and unnecessary reimaging.
Clear visualization with the least potential for "slinky" artifact in 3D mammography compared to other skin markers.
Provide certainty that densities on mammographic images are moles and not areas of concern.
Immediately identify nipple location as landmark for precise measurement, help detect motion, aid in positioning in profile.
Readily identify symptomatic areas and provide permanent documentation that a palpable area was noted.
Clarifies the area marked by the square as different from any other topographic or palpable area of study during interpretation.
Correlate architectural distortion from previous biopsy sites by delineating exact location of incisions.
Solutions for minimally invasive breast biopsies from the safe imaging and handling of fragile core tissue samples for transport to pathology, to post-procedure patient care to reduce hematoma and pain.
Reduce bleeding, bruising, pain, and inflammation after minimally invasive breast biopsies.
All-in-one system for separating, imaging, and transporting stereotactic core needle biopsy specimens with minimal handling.
Solutions for surgical breast procedures that increase the efficacy of communication between surgery, radiology, and pathology.
Safely image, transport, and process surgical breast specimens without losing specimen orientation.
Clearly identify specimen margin orientation at a glance..
Protect and stabilize needle localization wire to prevent wire migration or movement prior to surgery.
Keep wires, catheters, tubing, and other accessories secure in the sterile field during interventional and surgical procedures.
Promote relaxation, sleep, and help soothe queasiness. A multi-modality, non-pharmacological approach to patient care.
Offer the ultimate in taste, convenience, and patient satisfaction when prepping for abdominal CT imaging procedures.
Improve patient compliance with drinking instructions for more complete studies.
Improve drinking compliance and patient satisfaction for those undergoing enterography exams.
Optimize localization of needle entry sites, increase first stick accuracy under CT-guided biopsies with GuideLines biopsy grids.
Precisely identify areas of interest and reduce potential rescans caused by skin marker artifact.
Achieve greater accuracy in image registration with PinPoint's easy application and unique conical design.
Improve drinking compliance and patient satisfaction for those undergoing enterography exams in CT or MRI.
Clearly identify areas of interest in MRI with a bright and consistent image on all sequences.
Provide a precise, indentation-free landmark on every sequence in orthopedic MR imaging.
Precisely identify exact area of pain or interest on every sequence. Images on just 2 – 3 slices for accurate localization.
Bright, consistent image on all MRI sequences. Two styles, four sizes to accommodate variety of needs.
Identify and differentiate specific points of reference in conventional simulation and port films. Convenient and easy to use.
Save time, increase accuracy in CT treatment planning. Unique non-metallic pellets, crosshair, and line image brightly without streaking or artifact.
Low density, self-adhesive skin markers for CT treatment planning designed to image brightly on every slice with minimal streaking or artifact.
The only skin markers for CT simulation elevated from the skin line to help exclude marker from the automatic body contour.
Offer a hygienic and efficient alternative to traditional marking methods in radiation therapy. The water-resistant dot and crosshair last up to two weeks, allowing for flexibility and convenience without the permanence of traditional tattoos.
Ensure accurate day-to-day reproducibility of set-ups during treatment with pre-cut adhesive covers. Create watertight seal, stay in place for up to 4 weeks. Less irritating to skin than other methods.
Protect patients from the rough edges of thermoplastic masks. Flexible, scored, soft cushioned tape easily molds around cut edges for maximum patient comfort.
Accurately delineate the external body contour that falls within the extended field of view (eFOV).
Communicate points of interest such as entry/exit sites, areas of pain, or nipple location in general or emergency imaging.
Ensure anatomical orientation on all images is permanently identified as "Right" or "Left". Single-use, disposable. The sanitary alternative to permanent markers.
Clarifies the area marked by the square as different from any other topographic or palpable area of study during interpretation such as points of pain, cysts, bug bites, rash, bruising, or ecchymosis.
Best practices in mammographic skin marking require consistent use of each distinctly shaped marker to communicate one specific area of concern: the circle to communicate raised moles, the line to communicate scars from previous surgeries, the pellet for indicating nipple location, and the triangle to indicate a palpable lump.
So what do you do when a patient complains of focal pain, or has another non-palpable topographic finding that may image, such as a bug bite or cyst? Reusing any of the shapes above could cause confusion and result in inaccurate interpretation and unnecessary additional imaging.
Communication & Breast Imaging
Skin Marking in Digital Breast Tomosynthesis - Unique Markers Establish Consistency and Efficiency
The Beekley Skin Marking System for Mammography - Booklet
The 5 Shape Skin Marking System for Mammography - Mini Poster
A 53-year-old patient presented for screening mammography with a history of focal breast pain in the upper outer quadrant of the left breast. The square marker was placed over the area of concern (TomoSPOT®, REF 785). DBT image shows several calcifications in the area of reported pain as indicated by the marker.
Diagnostic breast ultrasound was performed which showed a suspicious mass and calcifications. The patient underwent ultrasound-guided core biopsy which demonstrated ductal carcinoma in situ. The marker allowed the radiologist to readily locate the area of interest and drove the decision to perform an ultrasound-guided biopsy.
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