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. 2022 Sep 30;82(10):1031–1043. doi: 10.1055/a-1904-6231

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Fig. 2 — Practical use of intraoperative breast ultrasound: a The sonographic linear probe is obtained in a sterile manner. There should be sufficient gel between the probe and the film. b The sterile cover is fixed to the probe. c, d Imaging of the lesion by the surgeon. During the operation, the lesion is imaged intermittently in order to ensure a sufficient resection distance in all directions. e Immediately after removal of the tissue, the specimen is examined by ultrasound.