Abstract

Introduction: Re-operative intervention due to close positive margins (PM) following Breast Conserving Surgery (BCS) carries human and economic burden. The mean rate of re-operation in England is 20%, impalpable tumours, such as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) pose a greater threat (29.5%). We aimed to examine the predictors of PM at our institution to determine clinicopathological factors that influence re-operation.

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