Minimally invasive treatment of early, good prognosis breast cancer-is this feasible?
Br J Radiol
; 97(1157): 886-893, 2024 May 07.
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in En
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| ID: mdl-38310343
ABSTRACT
Breast cancer screening programmes frequently detect early, good prognosis breast cancers with significant treatment burden for patients, and associated health-cost implications. Emerging evidence suggests a role for minimally invasive techniques in the management of these patients enabling many women to avoid surgical intervention. Minimally invasive techniques include vacuum-assisted excision, cryoablation, and radiofrequency ablation. We review published evidence in relation to the risks and benefits of each technique and discuss ongoing trials. Data to date are promising, and we predict a trend towards minimally invasive treatment for early, good-prognosis breast cancer as technical skills, suitability criteria, and follow-up protocols are established.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Breast Neoplasms
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Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
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Cryosurgery
Type of study:
Guideline
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Prognostic_studies
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Br J Radiol
Year:
2024
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Article
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