The approach to an isolated close anterior margin in breast conserving surgery.

CONCLUSION: The low yield of residual disease in re-excised anterior margins specimens supports the concept that routine re-excision of close anterior margins is not necessary. Further research is required to definitively assess its influence on the risk of local recurrence.
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Source: Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England - March 10, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: O'Connell L, Walsh S, Evoy D, O'Doherty A, Quinn C, Rothwell J, Geraghty J, McDermott EW, Prichard R Tags: Ann R Coll Surg Engl Source Type: research