Jocelyn A. Rapelyea MD, Presenter: Research Consultant, Siemens AG Consultant, General Electric Company

Margaret M. Szabunio MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Liane Elizabeth Philpotts MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Shambhavi Venkataraman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Angelique C. Floerke MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Rachel Frydman Brem MD, Presenter: Board of Directors, iCAD, Inc Board of Directors, Dilon Technologies LLC Stock options, iCAD, Inc Stockholder, Dilon Technologies LLC Consultant, U-Systems, Inc Consultant, Dilon Technologies LLC Consultant, Dune Medical Devices Ltd

Karen S. Johnson MD, Presenter: Research Consultant, Siemens AG

Nicole Sondel Lewis MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

1) Describe the equipment needed for ultrasound guided interventional breast procedures. 2) Review the basic principles of ultrasound guidance and performance of minimally invasive breast procedures. 3) Practice hands-on technique for ultrasound guided breast interventional procedures.

This course is intended to familiarize the participant with equipment and techniques in the application of US guided breast biopsy and needle localization. Participants will have both basic didactic instruction and hands-on opportunity to practice biopsy techniques on tissue models with sonographic guidance. The course will focus on the understanding and identification of: 1) optimal positioning for biopsy 2) imaging of adequate sampling confirmation 3) various biopsy technologies and techniques 4) potential problems and pitfalls

Rapelyea, J, Szabunio, M, Philpotts, L, Venkataraman, S, Floerke, A, Brem, R, Johnson, K, Lewis, N, US-guided Interventional Breast Procedures (Hands-on Workshop).  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/3970700.html