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  • Title: The effect of margins on the clinical management of ductal carcinoma in situ of the breast.
    Author: Meijnen P, Gilhuijs KG, Rutgers EJ.
    Journal: J Surg Oncol; 2008 Dec 15; 98(8):579-84. PubMed ID: 19072848.
    Abstract:
    Complete excision is key to successful breast-conserving treatment for patients diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Patients with extensive DCIS should be considered the choice of mastectomy (followed by reconstruction), while for smaller DCIS breast-conserving treatment should be performed by complete excision. This review reports on the effect of margins on the clinical management of patients with a diagnosis of DCIS. The role of preoperative imaging including MRI, surgical procedures, and pathology are described.
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