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Title
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Guide wire surgery in breast cancer and why to avoid scissors
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Author
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Abstract
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| Case: A 58-year old woman presented with microcalcifications in her left breast. A biopsy showed a low-grade ductal carcinoma in situ. A tumorectomy was performed using a harpoon-shaped guide wire to remove the entire lesion. No additional therapy was given. Six months later during follow-up the mammography revealed that the distal end of the guide wire was still present in the left breast. Conclusion: When performing a tumorectomy using a guide wire, the completeness of the wire should be checked during surgery. Additionally cutting of the wire can be prevented by using a scalpel instead of scissors during surgery. |
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Language
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English
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Source (journal)
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European journal of gynaecological oncology. - Padua
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Publication
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Padua
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2015
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ISSN
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0392-2936
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Volume/pages
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36
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(2015)
, p. 477-478
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ISI
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000359035700024
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