The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 2 , Pages 283-286 , August 2009

A novel ultrasound-guided electrosurgical loop device for intra-operative excision of breast lesions; an improvement in surgical technique

  • Richard E. Fine, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Advanced Breast Care, Marietta, GA, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Tel.: 770-422-1988; fax: 770-874-0226
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  • Michael A. Schwalke, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Shreveport Breast Center, Shreveport, LA, USA
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  • James V. Pellicane, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Virginia Breast Center, Midlothian, VA, USA
    • ,
  • Deanna J. Attai, M.D., F.A.C.S.

      Affiliations

    • Center for Breast Care, Glendale, CA, USA

Received 3 October 2008 ,Revised 6 January 2009

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 The authors disclose a proprietary interest in Rubicor Medical, Inc (Redwood City, CA), the manufacturer of the device used in this study.

PII: S0002-9610(09)00231-1

doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2009.01.026

The American Journal of Surgery
Volume 198, Issue 2 , Pages 283-286 , August 2009

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