SynthesisThe British journal of radiology2022
Immediate clip migration after breast biopsy: a meta-analysis for potential risk factors.
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- The Role of Predeployment Retraction in Biopsy Marker Migration During Stereotactic Breast Biopsies: A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of breast imaging · 2024Trial
- Hydrogel-Coated Clips Are Associated with a Higher Risk of Dislocation After Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Preoperative Radar Localisation of Impalpable Breast and Axillary Lesions: Initial Experience in an Australian Tertiary Centre.Journal of medical imaging and radiation oncology · 2026Article
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- Long-Term Follow-Up of High-Risk Breast Lesions at Vacuum-Assisted Biopsy without Subsequent Surgical Resection.Breast care (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Ideal marker for targeted axillary dissection (IMTAD): a prospective multicentre trial.World journal of surgical oncology · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesImmediate clip migration following breast biopsy is not a rare condition but its impact on future cancer management can be profound. However, there is limited knowledge on what causes the phenomenon and how to prevent it.
methodsA systematic search was performed to identify articles discussing factors associated with clip migration, and a meta-analysis for each risk factor was conducted to determine the risk ratio.
resultsThe most significant risk factor for immediate clip migration is globally fatty breast (RR = 2.00 [1.43-2.80], P<0.00001), while local heterogeneity has a moderate but insignificant protective effect (RR=0.68 [0.45-1.04], P=0.07). Clips with bioabsorbable carriers and biopsy along the superior/inferior breast axis do not change the rate of clip migration.
conclusionIntrinsic breast composition is the most important determinant for accurate clip placement. Further research to identify potentially modifiable factors, such as clip design and biopsy techniques, is needed. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Fatty breast composition has the highest risk of clip migration. Research on potentially modifiable factors such as clip design and biopsy techniques is needed.
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