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Published on December 09, 2008

GHS Physicians Perform Successful MRI-guided Stereotactic Breast Biopsy

Tuesday, December 09, 2008

Murrells Inlet, SC-- Dr. Craig Brackett, Dr. Robert Whitehead, and a team of MRI and Mammography technologists recently performed the first MRI-guided stereotactic breast biopsy in the Georgetown County area at the Imaging Center at Waccamaw Medical Park.

The MRI-guided procedure detects lesions not normally visible on a typical digital mammogram.  This provides convenience for patients who would normally have to travel outside of the area to receive similar diagnostic procedures.

For additional information about The Imaging Center or any other Georgetown Hospital System facility or service, go to www.GeorgetownHospitalSystem.org

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