Residual disease after re‐excision lumpectomy for close margins

While a positive margin after an attempt at breast conservation therapy (BCT) is a reason for concern, there is more controversy regarding close margins. When re‐excisions are performed, there is often no residual disease in the new specimen, calling into question the need for the procedure. We sought to examine the incidence of residual disease after re‐excision for close margins and to identify predictive factors that may better select patients for re‐excision.

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