Thursday 26 July 2012

The effect of introducing an in-theatre intra-operative specimen radiography system

The effect of introducing an in-theatre intra-operative specimen radiography system on the management of palpable breast cancer within a single unit. The breast, August 2012, Vol. 21(4), p.459-463.


Layfield, D.M., et al.


http://www.thebreastonline.com/article/PIIS0960977611003778/abstract?rss=yes


Intra-operative specimen radiography (IOSR) is used to screen specimens during breast-conserving surgery and attempt to identify incompletely excised lesions. Universal use of IOSR during surgery for impalpable breast cancer is advocated by current guidelines. This study evaluates the role of IOSR during breast-conserving surgery for palpable breast cancer.