Multifocality and multicentricity are not contraindications for sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer surgery

Multifocality and multicentricity are not contraindications for sentinel lymph node biopsy in breast cancer surgery

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>After the availability of the results of validation studies, the sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has replaced routine axillary dissection (AD) as the new standard of care in early unifocal breast cancers. Multifocal (MF) and multic...

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Main Authors: Dionigi Gianlorenzo, De Palma Diego, Garancini Silvana, Limonta Giorgio, Boni Luigi, Rovera Francesca, Dionigi Paolo, Ferrari Alberta, Vanoli Cristiana, Diurni Mario, Carcano Giulio, Dionigi Renzo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/4/1/79

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