Handheld radiofrequency spectroscopy for intraoperative margin assessment during breast-conserving surgery
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Record ID 32013000683
English
Authors' objectives:
The purpose of this Assessment is to evaluate the evidence regarding the use of handheld radiofrequency spectroscopy for intraoperative margin assessment (i.e., MarginProbe®) in improving health outcomes for patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery for localized breast cancer.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2013
URL for published report:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/vols/28/28_04.pdf
URL for additional information:
http://www.bcbs.com/blueresources/tec/vols/28/handheld-radiofrequency.html
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
United States
MeSH Terms
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Spectrum Analysis
- Neoplasm, Residual
Contact
Organisation Name:
BlueCross BlueShield Association
Contact Address:
BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321
Contact Name:
tec@bcbsa.com
Contact Email:
tec@bcbsa.com
Copyright:
BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS)
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