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In the experimental group, the excised specimens underwent comprehensive intraoperative high-frequency ultrasonography to identify areas suspected of capsular invasion, thereby guiding precise sampling for intraoperative frozen section analysis. The value of this method was assessed using permanent histopathology as the gold standard.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 248 patients were included (130 in the control group and 118 in the experimental group). 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