Findings of lymphoscintigraphy and the severity of lymphedema according to the extent of axillary lymph node dissection

Summary: Background: Lymphedema of the upper extremity is a common disease in breast cancer patients following breast cancer operation accompanied by lymphadenectomy. However, clinically, there is a discrepancy between the extent of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and the severity of lymphede...

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Main Authors: Jong Bum Kim, Dong Gyu Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958418306894