| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nA detectable marker that is introduced into the cavity formed by removing the biopsy specimen, marks the location of the biopsy site, and allows for localization in subsequent medical / surgical procedures. At the first time point (for example, two weeks) after the introduction, the marker continues to be present in an amount sufficient to enable detection and localization of the biopsy site, but at the second time point after the introduction (for example, 5- At 7 months), it will not disappear from the biopsy site or otherwise interfere with imaging of tissue adjacent to the biopsy site. |