Breast conservation surgery and interstitial brachytherapy in the management of locally recurrent carcinoma of the breast: The Allegheny General Hospital experience

Repeat lumpectomy followed by brachytherapy is feasible and may be an acceptable alternative to salvage mastectomy in patients who locally fail conservation breast therapy; however, longer followup and greater patient numbers may be needed to better define the role of salvage brachytherapy.