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Summary of the carbon localization technique.
| N | % | |
|---|---|---|
| Localization method | ||
| Ultrasound guided | 534 | 98.5 |
| Mammography guided | 8 | 1.5 |
| Timing delay of the localization procedure (in days, median) (Range) |
5 (1–60) |
|
| Timing of localization and surgery | ||
| Previous day | 250 | 46.1 |
| Two days or more | 292 | 53.9 |
| Tumor depth on ultrasound (in mm, median) (Range) |
8 (1–80) |
|
