Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 207, Issue 2 , Pages 227-232 , August 2008

Three-Dimensional Digital Evaluation of Breast Symmetry after Breast Conservation Therapy

Received 21 December 2007 ,Revised 12 February 2008 ,Accepted 12 February 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2008.02.012

Journal of the American College of Surgeons
Volume 207, Issue 2 , Pages 227-232 , August 2008

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