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Debating the mathematical model to validate the sentinel lymph biopsy techniques in breast cancer patients. The danger of bias and its practical implications
The Breast, 10/28/09

David M–R et al. – The classic concept of sentinel lymph node to calculate sensitivity, specificity and positive PV can result in a bias. The magnitude of this bias will vary in terms of the obtained values, but its direction is always optimistic.

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