Targeted axillary dissection (TAD) emerged as the optimal minimally invasive technique, demonstrating superior diagnostic accuracy over other approaches in patients with node-positive breast cancer ...
Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) omission improves quality of life but is only considered under certain conditions. We investigated expanding these conditions in patients receiving neoadjuvant ...
Fig 1. Summary of key recommendations. ALN, axillary lymph node; ALND, axillary lymph node dissection; CDK, cyclin-dependent kinase; cm, centimeter; H, high; HER2 ...
Accurate preoperative assessment of axillary lymph node metastasis (ALNM) is essential for optimizing surgical planning in breast cancer (BC). We retrospectively analyzed clinical and pathological ...
Sentinel lymph node biopsy has replaced traditional axillary dissection, minimizing lymphedema risk in breast cancer surgery. The procedure targets the first draining lymph nodes, reducing unnecessary ...
Dr. Ko Un “Clara” Park and Dr. Mylin Torres present the latest evidence-based changes to the SLNB in early-stage breast cancer guideline. They discuss the practice-changing trials that led to the ...
Armpit pain is a common complaint that can have many causes, from mild muscle injuries to swollen lymph nodes and severe skin infections. In most cases, armpit pain isn't a reason to worry, but it can ...