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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in operations for recurrent breast cancer
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Axelsson, C K (author)
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- Jönsson, Per-Ebbe (author)
- Lund University,Lunds universitet,Kirurgi,Forskargrupper vid Lunds universitet,Surgery,Lund University Research Groups
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- Elsevier BV, 2008
- 2008
- English.
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In: European Journal of Surgical Oncology. - : Elsevier BV. - 1532-2157 .- 0748-7983. ; 34:6, s. 626-630
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Abstract
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- Background: In a pilot prospective consecutive series on 50 patients with recurrent breast cancer, results of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) are reported. The interval between primary operation and recurrence was 8 years (range 1-18 years). Only three patients had not undergone dissection of the axilla (ALND). Results: In 51% of patients scintigraphy disclosed sentinel nodes (SN). At operation SN was identified in 45% of patients corresponding to 83% of the SN's visualized by the scintigraphy. SN contained metastases in seven cases (16%), and the treatment plan was changed as a consequence of the SN examination. Conclusion: SLNB can identify SN at a high rate, and the findings may influence further planning of treatment. SLNB should be a future standard procedure in operations for recurrent breast cancer. Next step should be a randomized study.
Subject headings
- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Klinisk medicin (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Clinical Medicine (hsv//eng)
Keyword
- surgery
- scintigraphy
- recurrence
- sentinel node
- breast cancer
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