A Molecular Assessment of Tumor Margins by MALDI Mass Spectrometry in Renal Carcinoma

The identification of tumor margins is vital for successful patient outcome, preventing local recurrence and ensuring long-term survival. Current techniques used to assess tumor margins for successful tumor removal require contrast agents and histological analyses; however, many tumors recur due to...

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Main Author: Oppenheimer, Stacey Renee
Other Authors: Richard M. Caprioli
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2007
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-03092007-134619/