A Randomized Clinical Trial on Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Versus Axillary Lymph Node Dissection in Breast Cancer

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Authors

G. Zavagno · University of Padua

Gian Luca De Salvo · Ca' Foncello Hospital

Giuliano Scalco

Fernando A. Bozza

L. Barutta

Paola Del Bianco · Ca' Foncello Hospital

M. Renier · Ospedale Civile di Venezia

C. Racano · University of Padua

Abstract

SLN biopsy is an effective and well-tolerated procedure. However, its safety should be confirmed by the results of larger randomized trials and meta-analyses.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Breast Lesions and Carcinomas Breast Implant and Reconstruction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 247, Issue 2, pp. 207-213

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31812e6a73

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