Prognostic factors for residual occult disease in shave margins during partial mastectomy

ConclusionResidual occult disease was shown to be a frequent event in this analysis of lumpectomy with circumferential shave margins. Having a positive initial lumpectomy margin was predictive of ROD in a non-corresponding margin. Surgeons should consider not being selective in their shave margins or margin of re-excision if shave margins were not obtained in their initial surgery.
Source: Breast Cancer Research and Treatment - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research