Abstract: A breast stabilization device for imaging and invasive medical procedures includes a shell configured to surround a superior portion of a breast when the breast rests on a substantially flat surface. The shell includes a first opening configured to allow at least a portion of a nipple-areolar complex of the breast to protrude therethrough. A first and second flange extend from the shell to secure the shell to the flat surface. A third flange may also be included to secure the shell to the patient's chest wall. The shell includes a substantially rigid outer member and a relatively softer inner member that is in contact with the patient's breast when the device is in use. The substantially rigid outer member includes a suction port and the relatively softer inner member includes a through holes in fluid communication with the suction port, to allow a patient's breast to be drawn toward the inner member when fluid is drawn from the suction port.

Abstract: A breast stabilization device includes a substantially rigid outer member and an inner member joined to the outer member. The inner member is configured to conform to the shape of the female breast. An opening is disposed through the outer and inner members, the opening being centered on the nipple/areolar complex of the breast and exposing at least a portion of the areola surrounding the nipple. A rigid rim may surround the periphery of the opening and may rise above the surface of the outer member. The device stabilizes the breast in an uncompressed or slightly expanded state to allow interventional and imaging procedures to be carried out without compressing the breast. The opening allows access to the breast through the areola and the rim allows one or more instruments to be attached thereto.

Abstract: A breast stabilization device for imaging and invasive medical procedures includes a shell configured to surround a superior portion of a breast when the breast rests on a substantially flat surface. The shell includes a first opening configured to allow at least a portion of a nipple-areolar complex of the breast to protrude therethrough. A first and second flange extend from the shell to secure the shell to the flat surface. A third flange may also be included to secure the shell to the patient's chest wall. The shell includes a substantially rigid outer member and a relatively softer inner member that is in contact with the patient's breast when the device is in use. The substantially rigid outer member includes a suction port and the relatively softer inner member includes a through holes in fluid communication with the suction port, to allow a patient's breast to be drawn toward the inner member when fluid is drawn from the suction port.