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Biopsy
Studies in the area of biopsy reported from J.V. Kiluk and co-researchers
February 3rd, 2009
"Nipple-sparing mastectomy (NSM) via an inframammary (IM) incision has been described for selected patients with breast cancer. However, the application of sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping via an IM incision for NSM has yet to be reported," investigators in the United States report. "The objective of this study is to determine the technical feasibility of performing SLN through an IM incision without making an axillary counterincision. We retrospectively reviewed our single-institutional experience with SLN biopsy and NSM through IM incisions between January 2006 and March 2008. Clinicopathologic factors were analyzed regarding indications, technical details,...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-02-03)
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