International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 1339-1346 , 1 December 2006

Delayed breast cellulitis: An evolving complication of breast conservation

  • Daniel J. Indelicato, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Stephen R. Grobmyer, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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  • Heather Newlin, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Christopher G. Morris, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Linda S. Haigh, M.D., Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
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  • Edward M. Copeland III, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Surgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
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  • Nancy Price Mendenhall, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence to: Nancy Price Mendenhall, M.D., Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida Health Science Center, P.O. Box 100385, Gainesville, FL 32610-0385. Tel: (352) 265-0287; Fax: (352) 265-0759

Received 3 May 2006 ,Revised 27 June 2006 ,Accepted 27 July 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2006.07.1388

International Journal of Radiation Oncology * Biology * Physics
Volume 66, Issue 5 , Pages 1339-1346 , 1 December 2006

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