J Breast Cancer.  2009 Jun;12(2):121-122. 10.4048/jbc.2009.12.2.121.

Radiation Safety Issues Related to Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy using Radioactive Colloid: Commentary on "Exposure of Surgical Staff to Radiation"

• Yun M
• Cho A

• KMID: 2175214
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4048/jbc.2009.12.2.121

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

Nitriles
Pyrethrins
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Nitriles
Pyrethrins

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