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Occurrence of breast‐cancer–related lymphedema after reverse lymphatic mapping and selective axillary dissection versus standard surgical treatment of axilla: A two‐arm randomized clinical trial

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The need for axillary dissection (AD) is declining, but it is still essential for many patients with nodal involvement who risk developing breast‐cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) with lifelong consequences. Previous nonrandomized… Click to show full abstract

The need for axillary dissection (AD) is declining, but it is still essential for many patients with nodal involvement who risk developing breast‐cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) with lifelong consequences. Previous nonrandomized studies found axillary reverse mapping and selective axillary dissection (ARM‐SAD) a safe and feasible way to preserve the arm's lymphatic drainage.

Keywords: cancer related; arm; breast cancer; dissection; axillary dissection

Journal Title: Cancer
Year Published: 2022

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