A device for positioning the breast during angiography

A patient positioning device to be used during angiography of the breast that can easily be mounted and removed from an existing table top is described. The device facilitates patient positioning, provides good compression of the breast, and permits the placement of a water bolus during the studies.

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Radiology Vol. 155; no. 3; p. 824
Main Authors:	Block, R W, Flynn, M J, Ackerman, L V, Watt, A C, Erich, D A, Ressler, C J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1985
Subjects:	Angiography - instrumentation Angiography - methods Breast - blood supply Female Humans
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Summary:	A patient positioning device to be used during angiography of the breast that can easily be mounted and removed from an existing table top is described. The device facilitates patient positioning, provides good compression of the breast, and permits the placement of a water bolus during the studies.
ISSN:	0033-8419
DOI:	10.1148/radiology.155.3.4001385