Frozen section is superior to imprint cytology for the intra-operative assessment of sentinel lymph node metastasis in Stage I Breast cancer patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A standard intra-operative procedure for assessing sentinel lymph node metastasis in breast cancer patients has not yet been established.</p> <p>Patients and methods</p> <p>One hundred and thirty-eight patient...

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Main Authors: Makita Masujiro, Takahashi Kaoru, Nishimura Seiichiro, Miyagi Yumi, Ikenaga Motoko, Tada Keiichiro, Mori Miki, Iwase Takuji, Kasumi Fujio, Koizumi Mituru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/4/1/26