More: American College of Surgeons (ACS) 93rd Annual Clinical Congress

Highlights of the 93rd Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons CME

October 7 - 11, 2007, New Orleans, Louisiana

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This activity is not sanctioned by, nor a part of, the American College of Surgeons.

Release Date: January 2, 2008Valid for credit through January 2, 2009

Credits Available
Physicians - maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) for physicians

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

  1. Diagnosis DCIS using best current approaches
  2. Use radiation therapy and adjuvant therapy appropriately for DCIS
  3. Discuss obstacles and benefits of NOTES
  4. Use evidence to determine the efficacy of current common perioperative practices
  5. Prevent surgical site infections
Author Disclosures

Albert B. Lowenfels, MD
Disclosure: Albert B. Lowenfels, MD, has served as an advisor to Solvay Pharmaceuticals.


Carol Peckham
Disclosure: Carol Peckham has disclosed no relevant financial relationships.


 
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