Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation BlueCross BlueShield Association. Handheld radiofrequency spectroscopy for intraoperative margin assessment during breast-conserving surgery. Chicago: BlueCross BlueShield Association (BCBS). TEC Assessment 28(4). 2013 Authors' objectives The purpose of this Assessment is to evaluate the evidence regarding the use of handheld radiofrequency spectroscopy for intraoperative margin assessment (i.e., MarginProbe®) in improving health outcomes for patients undergoing breast-conserving surgery for localized breast cancer. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Breast Neoplasmss; Mastectomy, Segmental; Neoplasm, Residual; Spectrum Analysis Language Published English Country of organisation United States English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence BlueCross BlueShield Association, Technology Evaluation Center, 225 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Tel: 888 832 4321 Email: tec@bcbsa.com AccessionNumber 32013000683 Date abstract record published 23/09/2013 |