Using the axillary reverse mapping technique to screen breast cancer patients with a high risk of lymphedema

Abstract Background Preventing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) by preserving upper lymphatic drainage is still controversial. Our study aimed to use the axillary reverse mapping (ARM) technique in patients who underwent axillary surgery to analyse the correlation between postoperative residu...

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Main Authors: Siyao Liu, Nan Wang, Ping Gao, Peng Liu, Houpu Yang, Fei Xie, Siyuan Wang, Miao Liu, Shu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01886-9