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axillary lymph node dissection

Known as: Axillary Node Dissection, Axillary Lymphadenectomy, Excision Axillary Lymph Nodes 
Surgical removal of the lymph nodes located in the cavity beneath the junction of the arm and the thorax, or axilla (armpit). This procedure is… 
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Review
2004
Review
2004
Abstract:   The sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) procedure is an alternative method for assessing the axillary lymph node (ALN… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Abstract The aim of the study was to clarify the factors causing and/or influence morbidity following axillary dissection in… 
Review
2002
Review
2002
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Occult primary breast carcinoma is uncommon. Most reported series encompass a large periods of time… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
The purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the influence of axillary disease on patients' survival after neoadjuvant… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
AbstractObjective. The status of the axillary lymph nodes is one of the most important prognostic factors in patients with breast… 
Highly Cited
1998
Highly Cited
1998
INTRODUCTION Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) represents an important staging procedure in the surgical treatment of breast… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Background. Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) of the male breast is an uncommon disease, accounting for approximately 7% of all… 
Review
1992
Review
1992
Forty-six patients initially treated for carcinoma of the breast by tumor excision and radiation therapy who had local and…