Axillary Lymphadenectomy: Safe Dissection Through a Correct Technique

The primary treatment of breast cancer in sentinel-positive ganglia includes axillary lymphatic nodal dissection. The LAD (lymphatic axillary dissection) has decreased in overall numbers but due to the increasing incidence of breast cancer, it is practised on a daily basis, even though there is a my...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-01, Vol.16 (1), p.e52434-e52434
Main Authors: Slavu, Iulian M, Tulin, Adrian, Filipoiu, Florin, Dogaru, Alexandru, Munteanu, Octavian, Anca Monica, Oprescu Macovei, Tulin, Raluca, Ursut, Bogdan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biopsy
Breast cancer
Cadavers
Dissection
Lymphatic system
Lymphedema
Medical prognosis
Skin
Veins & arteries
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Summary:The primary treatment of breast cancer in sentinel-positive ganglia includes axillary lymphatic nodal dissection. The LAD (lymphatic axillary dissection) has decreased in overall numbers but due to the increasing incidence of breast cancer, it is practised on a daily basis, even though there is a myriad of complications such as numbness of the upper limb and chest wall, movement restriction of the upper limb, and chronic pain which appear due to trauma to the nerves which pass through the axilla. However, the utility in the overall survival or DFS (disease-free survival) of the patient is unquestionable.  In our study, through the dissection of cadavers, we exposed the vital structures and the anatomical relations of this region. We aimed to offer a map or technique for the surgeon to follow to decrease the overall morbidity of this procedure.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.52434