Localizing the Sentinel Node Outside of the Specialty Center: Success of a Lymphatic Mapping Course in Disseminating New Technology

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作者
Emmanuel E. Zervos
Sanjoy Saha
Stacy Hoshaw-Woodard
Grayson H. Wheatley
William E. Burak
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[1] Arthur G. James Cancer Center and Richard J. Solove Research Institute,Division of Surgical Oncology
[2] The Ohio State University,Division of the Biostatics Program
[3] Arthur G. James Cancer Center and Richard J. Solove Research Institute,undefined
[4] The Ohio State University,undefined
[5] Division of Surgical Oncology,undefined
关键词
Sentinel node; Breast cancer;
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10.1007/s10434-001-0007-7
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摘要
Background: Sentinel node biopsy (SNB) is an evolving technology in the management of breast cancer. The purpose of this study was to determine the success of an SNB course in emphasizing principles for participants to successfully initiate an SNB program at their institution.
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