## Abstract In breast conserving surgery the margins of the specimen have to be tumor free. There is no universal agreement on the width of the tumor free margin. The width has some impact on recurrence rate, and at least 5 mm seems to be preferred and this is especially important in extensive intr
Margin status and the risk of local recurrence after breast-conserving treatment of lobular breast cancer
β Scribed by N. van den Broek; M. J. C. van der Sangen; L. V. van de Poll-Franse; M. W. P. M. van Beek; G. A. P. Nieuwenhuijzen; A. C. Voogd
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 142 KB
- Volume
- 105
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0167-6806
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