RETRACTED: A Model to Predict Cosmetic Outcome after Breast Conservation Surgery

Brian Tian

IDOC Medical, Singapore.

DOI: 10.4236/oalib.1104582                

Abstract

Short Retraction Notice

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Keywords

Breast, Conservation, Model, Cosmetic, Aesthetic Outcomes, Predict

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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