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ABSITE is coming up. I'm posting topics in breast cancer surgery that residents should be familiar with. First is the Z11 trial on sentinel node bx. It's critical to know the inclusion and exclusion criteria.
#breastsurgery #absite https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2653737
#breastsurgery #absite https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2653737
More topics for ABSITE preparation. Here is the consensus guideline for the surgical management of high risk breast lesions.
#breastsurgery #ABSITE
https://bit.ly/3sGgnEB
#breastsurgery #ABSITE
https://bit.ly/3sGgnEB
Breast cancer will almost certainly appear on the ABSITE exam. This paper presents a nice review of current approaches and evolving strategies for local and systemic therapy of breast cancer.
#breastcancer #absite https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2721183
#breastcancer #absite https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2721183
For ABSITE review: Management of the axilla has evolved dramatically, with an overall trend toward de-escalation of surgery. This landmark series article reviews current practice based on recent clinical trials.
#breastsurgery #breastcancer #absite
https://www.binasss.sa.cr/bolet/ART10.pdf
#breastsurgery #breastcancer #absite
https://www.binasss.sa.cr/bolet/ART10.pdf
Another key paper for your ABSITE review: the use of "no ink on tumor" was established as the standard for an adequate margin in invasive cancer in the era of multidisciplinary therapy.
#breastsurgery #absite https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245%2Fs10434-014-3481-4
#breastsurgery #absite https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245%2Fs10434-014-3481-4
Continuing our theme of breast surgery margins for ABSITE review, here are the guidelines establishing the use of a 2-mm margin as standard for DCIS treated with whole-breast radiation.
#breastsurgery #absite https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-016-5449-z
#breastsurgery #absite https://link.springer.com/article/10.1245/s10434-016-5449-z
