Long-term results of a multi-institutional randomized trial comparing prognostic factors and surgical results for intermediate thickness melanomas (1.0 to 4.0 mm). Intergroup Melanoma Surgical Trial.

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Published in Ann Surg Oncol on March 01, 2000

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C M Balch1, S Soong, M I Ross, M M Urist, C P Karakousis, W J Temple, M C Mihm, R L Barnhill, W R Jewell, H J Wanebo, R Harrison

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1: cmbalch@aol.com

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