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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-03-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-021-08024-y |