European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 32, Issue 7 , Pages 729-732 , September 2006

Comparative study of lymphoedema with axillary node dissection versus axillary node sampling with radiotherapy in patients undergoing breast conservation surgery

,Accepted 27 April 2006.

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PII: S0748-7983(06)00207-1

doi: 10.1016/j.ejso.2006.04.019

European Journal of Surgical Oncology
Volume 32, Issue 7 , Pages 729-732 , September 2006

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