Eggertsen S C, Bergman J J
J Fam Pract. 1983 Apr;16(4):713-6.
During its 30 years as an examination technique, breast self-examination (BSE) has developed from an idea proposed by a chapter of the American Cancer Society to a standard recommendation of many health care professionals. While screening for breast carcinoma has been documented as a valuable undertaking, a majority of the studies are concerned with physician examination and the use of xeromammography. BSE as an individual factor has not been adequately studied. Since several studies propose that BSE is indeed effective, while others refute that contention, the results of well-controlled prospective studies are needed. The current literature is at least supportive of BSE, which should be encouraged while controlled trials are analyzed.
在作为一种检查技术的30年里，乳房自我检查（BSE）已从美国癌症协会一个分会提出的想法发展成为许多医疗保健专业人员的标准建议。虽然筛查乳腺癌已被证明是一项有价值的工作，但大多数研究关注的是医生检查和干板乳腺摄影的使用。BSE作为一个个体因素尚未得到充分研究。由于一些研究表明BSE确实有效，而另一些研究则反驳这一观点，因此需要进行严格控制的前瞻性研究的结果。目前的文献至少支持BSE，在对对照试验进行分析时应鼓励进行BSE。
