Clinical Oncology
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 285-293 , May 2009

Factors Influencing Cosmetic Outcome in Breast Conservation

Received 18 November 2008 ,Revised 7 January 2009 ,Accepted 4 February 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clon.2009.02.001

Clinical Oncology
Volume 21, Issue 4 , Pages 285-293 , May 2009

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