BREAST STABILIZERS HAVING AN OPEN LATTICE STRUCTURE AND IMAGING METHODS USING SAME

摘要

A breast stabilizer for imaging and invasive medical procedures includes a cage having an open lattice structure. The cage is shaped to conform to at least a portion of a breast and is adapted to removably adhere to the breast by a selective application of suction. A surface area of the breast at least sufficient to allow access for imaging and/or invasive medical procedures is exposed through the open lattice structure of the cage.