Node retrieval in axillary lymph node dissections: recommendations for minimum numbers to be confident about node negative status

Aims: To determine the minimum number of lymph nodes needed in an axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) specimen to be confident that the axilla is free from metastases. Methods: The Edinburgh Breast Unit selects patients with large and high grade tumours for ALND; 609 consecutive ALNDs performed be...

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Main Authors: Somner, J E A, Dixon, J M J, Thomas, J S J
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:Inglês
Publicado: Copyright 2004 Journal of Clinical Pathology 2004
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Acceso en liña:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1770384/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15280406
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jcp.2003.015560
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