Minimize the extent and morbidity of axillary dissection for node-positive breast cancer patients: implementation of axillary lymph node dissection based on breast lymphatics level

Abstract Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is associated with extensive axillary dissection. Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) based on breast lymphatics level (BLL) was proposed to minimize the surgical extent for node-positive breast cancer patients. Methods A total of 156 con...

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Main Authors: Qianqian Yuan, Jinxuan Hou, Yukun He, Yiqian Liao, Lewei Zheng, Gaosong Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08024-y