Arm lymphoedema after axillary surgery in women with invasive breast cancer

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Authors

Helena Sackey · Karolinska University Hospital

Anders Magnuson · Örebro University Hospital

Kerstin Sandelin · Karolinska University Hospital

Göran Liljegren · Örebro University Hospital

Leif Bergkvist · Uppsala University Hospital

Zoltán Fülep · Örebro University Hospital

Fuat Celebioglu

Abstract

SLNB is associated with a minimal risk of increased arm volume and few symptoms of arm lymphoedema, significantly less than after ALND, regardless of lymph node status.

Topics & Keywords

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Lymphatic System and Diseases Breast Implant and Reconstruction

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British journal of surgery

Volume 101, Issue 4, pp. 390-397

DOI: 10.1002/bjs.9401

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