Journal article
Accuracy of ultrasound in localization of breast boost field
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: To prospectively compare diagnostic ultrasound to the 'gold standard' of surgical clips for localization of the lumpectomy site for electron boost irradiation.
PATIENTS AND METHODS: Consecutive breast cancer patients referred following lumpectomy underwent diagnostic ultrasound in radiation treatment position 21-100 days post-surgery. All patients had 3-6 surgical clips defining the excision cavity. The site was marked …
Authors
Ringash J; Whelan T; Elliott E; Minuk T; Sanders K; Lukka H; Reiter H
Journal
Radiotherapy and Oncology, Vol. 72, No. 1, pp. 61–66
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
July 2004
DOI
10.1016/j.radonc.2004.03.013
ISSN
0167-8140