The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 184, Issue 4 , Pages 348-349 , October 2002

Do not contemplate invasive surgery for ductal carcinoma in situ

Presented at the Third Annual Meeting of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Boston, Massachusetts, April 24–28, 2002

  • John J Zelis, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
    • Department of Medical Education, Grant Medical Center, 111 South Grant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1-614-461-3264; fax: +1-614-461-3709.
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  • Brenda J Sickle-Santanello, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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  • Wen C Liang, D.O.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA
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  • Thomas A Nims, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH, USA

Received 6 May 2002 ,Revised 27 May 2002

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The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 184, Issue 4 , Pages 348-349 , October 2002

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