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Almasarweh S, Sudah M, Okuma H, Joukainen S, Vanninen R, Masarwah A. Specimen tomosynthesis provides no additional value to specimen ultrasound in ultrasound-visible malignant breast lesions. Scand J Surg 2024:14574969241233435. [PMID: 38414158 DOI: 10.1177/14574969241233435] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy and added value of specimen tomosynthesis (ST) to specimen ultrasound (SUS) in margin assessment of excised breast specimens in breast-conserving therapy for non-palpable US-visible breast lesions. MATERIALS Between January 2018 and August 2019, all consecutive patients diagnosed with non-palpable breast cancer visible by ultrasound (US), treated with breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and requiring radiological intraoperative breast specimen assessment, were included in this study. Excised breast specimens were examined with SUS by radiologists blinded to the ST results, and margins smaller than 10 mm were recorded. STs were evaluated retrospectively by experienced radiologists. RESULTS A total of 120 specimens were included. SUS showed a statistically significant correlation with pathological margin measurements, while ST did not and provided no additional information. The odds ratios (ORs) for SUS to predict a positive margin was 3.429 (confidence interval (CI) = 0.548-21.432) using a 10-mm cut-off point and 14.182 (CI = 2.134-94.254) using a 5-mm cut-off point, while the OR for ST were 2.528 (CI = 0.400-15.994) and 3.188 (CI = 0.318-31.998), respectively. CONCLUSIONS SUS was superior in evaluating intraoperative resection margins of US-visible breast resection specimens when compared to ST. Therefore, ST could be considered redundant in applicable situations.
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- Sa'ed Almasarweh
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Essen University Hospital Hufelandstraße 55 45147 Essen Germany
- Diagnostic Imaging Center and Department of Clinical Radiology Kuopio University Hospital Kuopio Finland
- Cancer Center of Eastern Finland University of Eastern Finland Kuopio Finland
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- Diagnostic Imaging Center and Department of Clinical Radiology, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- Cancer Center of Eastern Finland, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Diagnostic Imaging Center and Department of Clinical Radiology, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Division of Surgery, Department of Plastic Surgery, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
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- Diagnostic Imaging Center and Department of Clinical Radiology, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- Cancer Center of Eastern Finland, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Diagnostic Imaging Center and Department of Clinical Radiology, Kuopio University Hospital, Kuopio, Finland
- Cancer Center of Eastern Finland, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Esgueva AJ, Sobrido C, Diaz-Botero S, Díez-Uriel E, Iscar T, De Miguel V, Regojo A, Rubio IT. Intraoperative ultrasound margin evaluation as a tool to reduce positive superficial margins in nipple and skin sparing mastectomy in breast cancer patients. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF SURGICAL ONCOLOGY 2023; 49:107049. [PMID: 37660517 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2023.107049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) guided conservative surgery has been shown to reduce rates of positive margins in breast cancer. The aim of the study is to evaluate the feasibility of using IOUS to assess superficial/anterior margins in nipple and skin sparing mastectomy (NSM/SSM) and its impact on reducing rates of positive margins. METHODS This prospective study includes all breast cancer patients who had an indication for NSM/SSM at our Institution. Superficial margin width was measured by IOUS before surgery and the area marked on the skin. Same measurement was performed afterwards in the mastectomy specimen. Any superficial margin < 5 mm was re-excised intraoperatively following the mark on the skin. RESULTS Fifty-nine patients were included, 47 patients (79.7%) underwent NSM, and 12 patients (20.3%) a SSM. Of the 59 patients, 23 (38.98%) had margins ≥5 mm and 36 patients (61.02%) had margins of ≤5 mm. Of the 36 patients with superficial margins ≤5 mm, 20 had margins <2 mm, and 6 of them had intraoperative involved superficial margins in final pathology. However, after IOUS-guided re-excision, final pathology showed no involved margins. A 2 mm margin was set as the cut-off point for performing an intraoperative re-excision. IOUS guided re-excisions for intraoperative margins ≤2 mm significantly reduced the risk of close/positive margins in final pathology, p < 0.0001. CONCLUSION The results showed that IOUS margin evaluation significantly reduced the rate of superficial positive margins in NSM/SSM. It is feasible and effective and may avoid challenging reoperations and/or additional radiation therapy for positive margins.
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- Antonio J Esgueva
- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Breast Imaging Unit, Department of Radiology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Breast Imaging Unit, Department of Radiology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Department of Pathology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Department of Nursing, Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain
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- Department of Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra, Marquesado de Santa Marta 1, Madrid, 28027, Spain.
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Ferrucci M, Milardi F, Passeri D, Mpungu LF, Francavilla A, Cagol M, Saibene T, Michieletto S, Toffanin M, Del Bianco P, Grossi U, Marchet A. Intraoperative Ultrasound-Guided Conserving Surgery for Breast Cancer: No More Time for Blind Surgery. Ann Surg Oncol 2023; 30:6201-6214. [PMID: 37606837 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-023-13900-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) still remains a blind surgery despite all available tumor localization methods. Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS) allows real-time visualization during all resection phases. METHODS This was a prospective observational cohort study conducted at the Veneto Institute of Oncology between January 2021 and June 2022. Patients with ductal carcinoma in situ, T1-2 invasive cancer, or post-neoadjuvant tumors, suitable for BCS, were recruited. All breast cancer lesion types were included, i.e. solid palpable, solid non-palpable, non-solid non-palpable, and post-neoadjuvant treatment residual lesions. Eligible participants were randomly assigned to either IOUS or traditional surgery (TS) in a 1:1 ratio. The main outcomes were surgical margin involvement, reoperation rate, closest margin width, main specimen and cavity shaving margin volumes, excess healthy tissue removal, and calculated resection ratio (CRR). RESULTS Overall, 160 patients were enrolled: 80 patients were allocated to the TS group and 80 to the IOUS group. IOUS significantly reduced specimen volumes (16.8 cm3 [10.5-28.9] vs. 24.3 cm3 [15.0-41.3]; p = 0.015), with wider closest resection margin width (2.0 mm [1.0-4.0] vs. 1.0 mm [0.5-2.0] after TS; p < 0.001). Tumor volume to specimen volume ratio was significantly higher after IOUS (4.7% [2.5-9.1] vs. 2.9% [0.8-5.2]; p < 0.001). IOUS yielded significantly better CRR (84.5% [46-120.8] vs. 114% [81.8-193.2] after TS; p < 0.001), lower involved margin rate (2.5 vs. 15%; p = 0.009) and reduced re-excision rate (2.5 vs. 12.5%; p = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS IOUS allows real-time resection margin visualization and continuous control during BCS. It showed clear superiority over TS in both oncological and surgical outcomes for all breast cancer lesion types. These results disfavor the paradigm of blind breast surgery.
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- Massimo Ferrucci
- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy.
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- General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Unit of Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Public Health, Department of CardiacThoracic Vascular Sciences and Public Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- Clinical Trials and Biostatistics, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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- General Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oncology and Gastroenterology, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Breast Surgery Unit, Veneto Institute of Oncology IOV, Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS), Padua, Italy
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De la Cruz-Ku G, Mallouh MP, Torres Roman JS, Linshaw D. Three-dimensional virtual reality in surgical planning for breast cancer with reconstruction. SAGE Open Med Case Rep 2023; 11:2050313X231179299. [PMID: 37325162 PMCID: PMC10262605 DOI: 10.1177/2050313x231179299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/15/2023] [Indexed: 06/17/2023] Open
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Breast surgery is performed to achieve local control in patients with breast cancer. Visualization of the anatomy with a virtual reality software platform reconstructed from magnetic resonance imaging data improves surgical planning with regards to volume and localization of the tumor, lymph nodes, blood vessels, and surrounding tissue to perform oncoplastic tissue rearrangement. We report the use and advantages of virtual reality added to the magnetic resonance imaging assessment in a 36-year-old woman with breast cancer who underwent nipple sparing mastectomy with tissue expander reconstruction.
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- Gabriel De la Cruz-Ku
- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
- Universidad Científica del Sur, Lima, Perú
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- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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- South American Center for Education and Research in Public Health, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima, Perú
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- Department of Surgery, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA
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Banys-Paluchowski M, Kühn T, Masannat Y, Rubio I, de Boniface J, Ditsch N, Karadeniz Cakmak G, Karakatsanis A, Dave R, Hahn M, Potter S, Kothari A, Gentilini OD, Gulluoglu BM, Lux MP, Smidt M, Weber WP, Aktas Sezen B, Krawczyk N, Hartmann S, Di Micco R, Nietz S, Malherbe F, Cabioglu N, Canturk NZ, Gasparri ML, Murawa D, Harvey J. Localization Techniques for Non-Palpable Breast Lesions: Current Status, Knowledge Gaps, and Rationale for the MELODY Study (EUBREAST-4/iBRA-NET, NCT 05559411). Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:cancers15041173. [PMID: 36831516 PMCID: PMC9954476 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15041173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/10/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical excision of a non-palpable breast lesion requires a localization step. Among available techniques, wire-guided localization (WGL) is most commonly used. Other techniques (radioactive, magnetic, radar or radiofrequency-based, and intraoperative ultrasound) have been developed in the last two decades with the aim of improving outcomes and logistics. METHODS We performed a systematic review on localization techniques for non-palpable breast cancer. RESULTS For most techniques, oncological outcomes such as lesion identification and clear margin rate seem either comparable with or better than for WGL, but evidence is limited to small cohort studies for some of the devices. Intraoperative ultrasound is associated with significantly higher negative margin rates in meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Radioactive techniques were studied in several RCTs and are non-inferior to WGL. Smaller studies show higher patient preference towards wire-free localization, but little is known about surgeons' and radiologists' attitudes towards these techniques. CONCLUSIONS Large studies with an additional focus on patient, surgeon, and radiologist preference are necessary. This review aims to present the rationale for the MELODY (NCT05559411) study and to enable standardization of outcome measures for future studies.
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- Maggie Banys-Paluchowski
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Lübeck, 23538 Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Die Filderklinik, 70794 Filderstadt, Germany
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- Aberdeen Breast Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, UK
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- Breast Surgical Oncology, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, 28027 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, 17177 Stockholm, Sweden
- Department of Surgery, Capio St. Göran’s Hospital, 11219 Stockholm, Sweden
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- Breast Cancer Center, University Hospital Augsburg, 86156 Augsburg, Germany
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- Breast and Endocrine Unit, General Surgery Department, Zonguldak BEUN The School of Medicine, Kozlu/Zonguldak 67600, Turkey
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- Department for Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy and Medicine, Uppsala University, 75236 Uppsala, Sweden
- Section for Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Uppsala University Hospital, 75236 Uppsala, Sweden
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- Nightingale & Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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- Department for Women’s Health, University of Tübingen, 72076 Tübingen, Germany
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- Bristol Medical School (THS), Bristol Population Health Science Institute, Bristol BS8 1QU, UK
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- Guy’s & St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust, Kings College, London SE1 9RT, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, San Raffaele University and Research Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Breast Surgery Unit, Marmara University School of Medicine and SENATURK Turkish Academy of Senology, Istanbul 34854, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, St. Louise Frauen-und Kinderklinik, 33098 Paderborn, Germany
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Maastricht University Medical Center, 6229 HX Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Division of Breast Surgery, Department of Surgery, Basel University Hospital, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- European Breast Cancer Research Association of Surgical Trialists (EUBREAST), 73730 Esslingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, 40225 Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Rostock, 18059 Rostock, Germany
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- Department of Breast Surgery, San Raffaele University and Research Hospital, 20132 Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2000, South Africa
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- Breast and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Groote Schuur Hospital, University of Cape Town, Cape Town 7935, South Africa
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- Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Istanbul University, Istanbul 34093, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Kocaeli University School of Medicine, Kocaeli 41001, Turkey
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ospedale Regionale di Lugano EOC, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Centro di Senologia della Svizzera Italiana (CSSI), Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Via Pietro Capelli 1, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI), Via Giuseppe Buffi 13, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland
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- General Surgery and Surgical Oncology Department, Collegium Medicum, University in Zielona Gora, 65-417 Zielona Góra, Poland
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- Nightingale & Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Centre, University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
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Khoo FJ, Wong J, Stephenson J, Bennett I. Technique of intraoperative ultrasound-guided excision of impalpable breast lesions. Australas J Ultrasound Med 2023; 26:63-66. [PMID: 36960138 PMCID: PMC10030088 DOI: 10.1002/ajum.12315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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The introduction of breast screening programs has led to the increased detection of occult breast lesions requiring diagnostic surgical biopsy or breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer. Excision of impalpable breast lesions can be challenging. Whilst a variety of techniques have now been described including the use of adjuncts such as hook wires, radioactive seeds, magnetic seeds or radiofrequency devices, many of these modalities are expensive and can be logistically problematic. The technique of surgeon-performed ultrasound-guided excision is a straightforward technique which is safe, cost-efficient and avoids a painful preoperative procedure for patients such as hook wire localisation. Whilst the use of intraoperative ultrasound-guided excision of breast lesions has been widely reported, the actual technique itself has been less well described.
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- Fuquan Jeremy Khoo
- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Queensland, Princess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabba, BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra HospitalKent StBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Queensland, Princess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabba, BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Queensland, Princess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabba, BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra HospitalKent StBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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- Department of SurgeryUniversity of Queensland, Princess Alexandra HospitalWoolloongabba, BrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
- Translational Research Institute, Princess Alexandra HospitalKent StBrisbaneQueenslandAustralia
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Banys-Paluchowski M, Rubio IT, Karadeniz Cakmak G, Esgueva A, Krawczyk N, Paluchowski P, Gruber I, Marx M, Brucker SY, Bündgen N, Kühn T, Rody A, Hanker L, Hahn M. Intraoperative Ultrasound-Guided Excision of Non-Palpable and Palpable Breast Cancer: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. ULTRASCHALL IN DER MEDIZIN (STUTTGART, GERMANY : 1980) 2022; 43:367-379. [PMID: 35760079 DOI: 10.1055/a-1821-8559] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Wire-guided localization (WGL) is the most frequently used localization technique in non-palpable breast cancer (BC). However, low negative margin rates, patient discomfort, and the possibility of wire dislocation have been discussed as potential disadvantages, and re-operation due to positive margins may increase relapse risk. Intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS)-guided excision allows direct visualization of the lesion and the resection volume and reduces positive margins in palpable and non-palpable tumors. We performed a systematic review on IOUS in breast cancer and 2 meta-analyses of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). In non-palpable BC, 3 RCTs have shown higher negative margin rates in the IOUS arm compared to WGL. Meta-analysis confirmed a significant difference between IOUS and WGL in terms of positive margins favoring IOUS (risk ratio 4.34, p < 0.0001, I2 = 0%). 41 cohort studies including 3291 patients were identified, of which most reported higher negative margin and lower re-operation rates if IOUS was used. In palpable BC, IOUS was compared to palpation-guided excision in 3 RCTs. Meta-analysis showed significantly higher rates of positive margins in the palpation arm (risk ratio 2.84, p = 0.0047, I2 = 0%). In 13 cohort studies including 942 patients with palpable BC, negative margin rates were higher if IOUS was used, and tissue volumes were higher in palpation-guided cohorts in most studies. IOUS is a safe noninvasive technique for the localization of sonographically visible tumors that significantly improves margin rates in palpable and non-palpable BC. Surgeons should be encouraged to acquire ultrasound skills and participate in breast ultrasound training.
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- Maggie Banys-Paluchowski
- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
- Medical Faculty, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Breast Surgical Unit, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- General Surgery Department, Breast and Endocrine Unit, Zonguldak BEUN The School of Medicine, Kozlu/Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Breast Surgical Unit, Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Dusseldorf, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Regio Klinikum Pinneberg, Pinneberg, Germany
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- Department for Women's Health, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Breast Surgery, Elblandklinikum Radebeul, Radebeul, Germany
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- Department for Women's Health, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Klinikum Esslingen, Esslingen, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein Campus Lübeck, Lübeck, Germany
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- Department for Women's Health, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany
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Kumar D, Singh C, Chintamani. A randomized study comparing intraoperative Ultrasound and Palpatory method in patients with breast cancer. JOURNAL OF RADIATION AND CANCER RESEARCH 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jrcr.jrcr_49_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Athanasiou C, Mallidis E, Tuffaha H. Comparative effectiveness of different localization techniques for non-palpable breast cancer. A systematic review and network meta-analysis. Eur J Surg Oncol 2021; 48:53-59. [PMID: 34656392 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2021.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2021] [Revised: 09/25/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several localization techniques are in use for localization of non palpable breast cancer but data on comparative effectiveness of these techniques are sparse. Our aim was to provide the first comparative effectiveness data on the topic. METHODS PubMed, Ovid, Scopus and Cochrane library were searched for randomized controlled trials. Pairwise meta-analysis was performed when more than 2 studies reported on the same head-to-head comparison. Network meta-analysis was performed in Stata. RESULTS Eighteen studies with 3112 patients were identified. A star shaped network was formed for every outcome as all studies had as common comparator the wire localization technique (WGL). Ultrasound guided surgery (UGS) had decreased positive margin both in the pairwise [OR = 0.19(0.11, 0.35); P < 0.01] and network meta-analysis OR = 0.19 (0.11,0.60). There was also a statistically significant reduction in re-operation rate [OR = 0.19 (0.11, 0.36); P < 0.01] and operative time [MD = -4.24(-7.85,-0.63); P = 0.02] as compared to WGL in pairwise meta-analysis. Re-operation rate and operative time did not hold there statistical significance in network meta-analysis. On network meta-analysis UGS had a statistically significant reduction in positive margin as compared to radio-guided occult lesion localization (ROLL) OR = 0.19 (0.11,0.6) and radioactive seed localization (RSL) OR = 0.26(0.13, 0.52). UGS had a 54.6% of being the best technique for positive margin. All techniques were equivalent for successful excision, localization complications, operative time and overall complications. CONCLUSIONS UGS has potential benefits in reduction of positive surgical margin, the rest of the techniques seem to have equivalent efficacy. Further randomized trials are required to verify these results.
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- East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, Ipswich, United Kingdom.
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Wignarajah P, Papalouka V, Forouhi P. Outcomes of intraoperative versus preoperative ultrasound-guided wire localization of nonpalpable breast lesions. BREAST CANCER MANAGEMENT 2021. [DOI: 10.2217/bmt-2020-0013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background: Nonpalpable breast lesions require localization, the gold standard for which is preoperative ultrasound-guided wire localization (PUGWL). Our unit also employs intraoperative ultrasound-guided wire localization (IUGWL). Here we evaluate PUGWL and IUGWL outcomes between 2014 and 2018. Primary outcomes were reoperation rates, complication rates and average specimen weights. Trainee feedback and cost analysis assessed IUGWL viability. Methods: Prospectively recorded data were collected. 511 patients were included (241 PUGWL and 270 IUGWL). Results: Reoperation rates: PUGWL 17.7% versus IUGWL 13.9% (p = 0.28) . Complication rates: PUGWL 5.8% versus IUGWL 6.6% (p = 0.72) . Average specimen weight: PUGWL 34.2 g versus IUGWL 24.3 g (p < 0.0001) . Trainees needed 15 supervised cases to be IUGWL competent. Performing IUGWL saves £289 per localization. Conclusion: IUGWL outcomes are comparable to those of PUGWL. IUGWL is cost-effective, patient-friendly and easy to learn and replicate. IUGWL merits wider dissemination and further planned research.
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- Primeera Wignarajah
- Department of Breast Surgery, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrookes’ Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Radiology, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrookes’ Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Cambridge Breast Unit, Addenbrookes’ Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals Trust, Hills Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB2 0QQ, UK
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Hu X, Li S, Jiang Y, Wei W, Ji Y, Li Q, Jiang Z. Intraoperative ultrasound-guided lumpectomy versus wire-guided excision for nonpalpable breast cancer. J Int Med Res 2020; 48:300060519896707. [PMID: 31937169 PMCID: PMC7113704 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519896707] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Objective This study was designed to compare the margin clearance and re-excision rates of ultrasound (US)- and wire-guided excision in a large number of patients with nonpalpable breast cancer. Methods In total, 520 women who were histologically diagnosed with nonpalpable breast cancer were recruited in this study. All nonpalpable lesions were visible by US. The patients were randomly divided into two groups: those who underwent wire-guided breast-conserving surgery (BCS) and those who underwent US-guided BCS. Re-excision rates and positive surgical margins were recorded. Results A total of 262 patients underwent US-guided excision and 258 patients underwent wire-guided excision. No differences were found in tumor or patient characteristics. The positive margin rate was 4.6% in the US-guided group and 19.4% in the wire-guided group with a significant difference. Age, menopausal status, excision volume, histological grade, and tumor type significantly influenced the positive surgical margin rate. The intraoperative re-excision rate was significantly lower in the US-guided group than wire-guided group (11.1% vs. 24.0%, respectively). Conclusions US-guided BCS seems to be more effective than wire-guided BCS for treatment of nonpalpable breast cancers in terms of the margin clearance and re-excision rates. Patients can avoid the discomfort caused by preoperative wire placement.
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- Xin Hu
- Department of Pain Management, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Breast Surgery, Affiliated Tumor Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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- Department of Pain Management, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi, China
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Tasdöven I, Karadeniz Çakmak G, Emre AU, Engin H, Bahadır B, Bakkal HB, Güllüoğlu MB. Intraoperative ultrasonography-guided surgery: An effective modality for breast conservation after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. Breast J 2020; 26:1680-1687. [PMID: 33443786 DOI: 10.1111/tbj.13992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2020] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Margin status is one of the significant prognostic factors for recurrence in breast-conserving surgery (BCS). The issue that merits consideration for oncologic safety and cost-effectiveness about the modalities to assure clear margins at initial surgical intervention remains controversial after neo-adjuvant chemotherapy (NAC). The presented study aimed to assess the impact of intraoperative ultrasound (IOUS)-guided surgery on accurate localization of tumor site, adequacy of excision with clear margins, and healthy tissue sacrifice in BCS after NAC. Patients who had IOUS-guided BCS ater NAC were reviewed. No patient had preoperative localization with wire or radiotracer. Intraoperative real-time sonographic localization, sonographic margin assessment during resection, macroscopic and sonographic examination of specimen, and cavity shavings (CS) were done as the standard procedure. No frozen assessment was performed. One hundred ninety-four patients were included, in which 42.5% had pCR. IOUS-guided surgery accomplished successful localization of the targeted lesions in all patients. Per protocol, all inked margins on CS specimens were reported to be tumor-free in permanent histopathology. No re-excision or mastectomy was required. For a setting without CS, the negative predictive value (NPV) of IOUS rate was 96%. IOUS was found to over and underestimate tumor response to NAC both in 2% of patients. IOUS-guided surgery seems to be an efficient modality to perform adequate BCS after NAC with no additional localization method. Especially, when CS is integrated as a standard to BCS, IOUS seems to provide safe surgery for patients with no false negativity and a high rate of NPV.
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- Ilhan Tasdöven
- Department of Surgery, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Surgery, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Oncology, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The School of Medicine, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey
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Malter W, Holtschmidt J, Thangarajah F, Mallmann P, Krug B, Warm M, Eichler C. First Reported Use of the Faxitron LOCalizer™ Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) System in Europe - A Feasibility Trial, Surgical Guide and Review for Non-palpable Breast Lesions. In Vivo 2020; 33:1559-1564. [PMID: 31471405 DOI: 10.21873/invivo.11637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/10/2019] [Revised: 06/20/2019] [Accepted: 06/27/2019] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIM The problem of adequately marking any given lesion within a breast surgical site is commonly solved by introducing a titanium clip. However, clip dislocation and/or stereotactic hook-wire dislocation are common problems. An ideal solution would be a clip that can be easily found without the use of stereotactic intervention. This work reviews the available data on radiofrequency identification devices (RFID) in breast surgery, reports initial experience data in Europe and discusses surgical pitfalls, advantages and disadvantages. PATIENTS AND METHODS This study represents a single center, consecutively recruited, initiation trial with subsequent surgeon questionnaire for the first institution in Europe to report Faxitron LOCalizer™ chip data. Four patients with non-palpable tumors were marked with the system and were correlated via mammography, pre- and intra-operative ultrasound and pathology. Data were then compared to available literature and a literature review was added. RESULTS The four patients marked with this RFID system, displayed a 100% success location rate at a 0% complication rate. Surgeons evaluated the new system as being safe to use and only slightly more difficult to place compared to a standard clip. A significant improvement in ultrasound localization and intraoperative localization was also reported for the LOCalizer™ system when compared to a standard titanium clip. CONCLUSION This trial added a small number of consecutively recruited patients to an existing number of available data, resulting in a total of 121 evaluated and reviewed Faxitron LOCalizer™ marked non-palpable in-breast lesions worldwide.
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- Wolfram Malter
- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Radiology, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany.,Breast Cancer Center, Municipal Hospital Holweide, Cologne, Germany
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- University of Cologne, Faculty of Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Cologne, Germany
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