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Breast Brachytherapy: Interstitial Breast Brachytherapy

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Interstitial brachytherapy used in the management of breast cancer has enjoyed broad acceptance among many in the field. It is a complex technical procedure that requires great skill and significant experience to be properly performed. We present a detailed and thorough discussion of the technique, evidence, and results in this chapter.

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    Csaba Polgár MD, PhD, MSc

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