Ultrasound assessment of surgical and radiation induced modifications of the breast

The aim of the study is the evaluation of the value of breast ultrasound after breast conserving surgery and radiotherapy for breast cancer. The main target of this evaluation is the early detection of local recurrence. Material and methods: A number of 156 breast cancer cases treated between 1994–2000at County Clinical Hospital Oradea were examined every three month by physical examinations, breast ultrasound. The cases were followed till 2005. The results of breast ultrasound was compared to physical examination and mammography. Results: In the early postoperative period breast ultrasound detected 8/162 (5.125…