Recent developments in breast-conserving surgery for breast cancer patients

Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2009 Jul;394(4):591-609. doi: 10.1007/s00423-008-0412-5. Epub 2008 Sep 10.

Abstract

This invited review deals with the latest knowledge regarding breast conserving therapy in breast conserving patients.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Breast Neoplasms / pathology
  • Breast Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Estrogen Antagonists / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Frozen Sections
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Metastasis
  • Mastectomy, Segmental / methods*
  • Neoadjuvant Therapy
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / prevention & control
  • Perioperative Care
  • Prognosis
  • Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
  • Tamoxifen / therapeutic use
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Estrogen Antagonists
  • Tamoxifen