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Surgical outcomes following biopsy for microcalcification
| Surgical outcomes | VAB, n = 16 | CORE, n = 24 |
|---|---|---|
| Single operation, clear margins | 7 | 14 |
| No residual disease at surgical excision following B5a non-operative biopsy | 1 | 2 |
| Second operation to clear margins | 5 | 4 |
| Second operation to clear margins and sentinel node biopsy | 2 | 1 |
| Second operation for sentinel node procedure only | 0 | 2 |
| Single operation, benign findings | 1 | 1 |
CORE, 14-G core biopsy; VAB, 11-G vacuum-assisted biopsy.
