Axillary Recurrence After a Negative Sentinel NodeBiopsy for Breast Cancer: Incidence and Clinical Significance
β Scribed by Marjolein L. Smidt; Caroline M. M. Janssen; Deborah M. Kuster; Erik D. M. Bruggink; Luc J. A. Strobbe
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 94 KB
- Volume
- 12
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1068-9265
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