Modern management of the axilla

Surgical management of the axilla has evolved considerably in recent years, with a strong focus on de‐escalation to minimise morbidity whilst maintaining oncological outcomes. Current trials will focus on the omission of Sentinel node biopsy in select groups of patients, while axillary lymph node di...

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Published in:Journal of surgical oncology 2024-07, Vol.130 (1), p.23-28
Main Author: Boland, Michael R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axilla
breast
Breast Neoplasms - pathology
Breast Neoplasms - surgery
Breast Neoplasms - therapy
cancer
Female
Humans
Lymph Node Excision - methods
Lymphatic Metastasis
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
surgery
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Summary:Surgical management of the axilla has evolved considerably in recent years, with a strong focus on de‐escalation to minimise morbidity whilst maintaining oncological outcomes. Current trials will focus on the omission of Sentinel node biopsy in select groups of patients, while axillary lymph node dissection will be reserved for those with more aggressive disease.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.27649