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SAVI® Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation
Photo by Cianna Medical.
The SAVI radiation applicator can be placed at the time of the patient's lumpectomy, or it may be inserted during a separate surgery. Only a small incision is needed, to allow the compact catheter bundle to be placed within the breast.
The incision area and the section of the cather bundle that extends outside the breast will be secured with a dressing until treatment is complete.
The catheters are very flexible and soft, so they should be comfortable during the five days of radiation.