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Does post-mastectomy radiotherapy represent a contraindication to skin-sparing mastectomy and immediate reconstruction: An update
01 February 2012
K. Lambert, K. Mokbel
Abstract: The use of skin-sparing mastectomy (SSM) to facilitate breast reconstruction is increasing due to a wide acceptance of improved cosmetic outcomes and evidence of equivalence in oncologic out...
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Nomograms can predict non-sentinel node status in sentinel node-positive breast cancer, but are they still relevant?
30 January 2012
Hiram S. Cody
Since the pioneering reports of Krag (1993) and Giuliano (1994) , sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for breast cancer has become standard care at many institutions worldwide, and the role of axillary ...
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Individuals at high-risk for pancreatic cancer development: Management options and the role of surgery
16 January 2012
George H. Sakorafas, Gregory G. Tsiotos, Dimitrios Korkolis, Vasileios Smyrniotis
Abstract: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is a highly lethal disease. Despite advances regarding the safety and long-term results of pancreatectomies, early diagnosis remains the only hope for cure. This neces...
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Management of recurrent cervical cancer: A review of the literature
16 January 2012
M. Peiretti, I. Zapardiel, V. Zanagnolo, F. Landoni, C.P. Morrow, A. Maggioni
Abstract: Objective: The aim of this narrative review is to update the current knowledge on the treatment of recurrent cervical cancer based on a literature review. Material and methods: A web based s...
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Stimulation of neo-angiogenesis by combined use of irradiated and vascularized living bone graft for oncological reconstruction
12 January 2012
Keiichi Muramatsu, Koichiro Ihara, Tomoyuki Miyoshi, Koji Yoshida, Ryuta Iwanaga, Takahiro Hashimoto, Toshihiko Taguchi
Abstract: Reconstruction for large bone and osteochondral defects following musculoskeletal tumor excision remains challenging. Mega-prosthesis is clearly a useful reconstructive tool. Because the sur...
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