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Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymphadenectomy for Breast Cancer

Annals of Surgery · 1994 · Vol. 220(3) · pp. 391–401

Armando E. Giuliano✉(Saint John's Health Center)Daniel Kirgan(Saint John's Health Center)Julia Guenther(Saint John's Health Center)Donald L. Morton(Saint John's Health Center)

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Abstract

This experience indicates that intraoperative lymphatic mapping can accurately identify the sentinel node--i.e., the axillary lymph node most likely to contain breast cancer metastases--in some patients. The technique could enhance staging accuracy and, with further refinements and experience, might alter the role of ALND.

Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Breast Lesions and CarcinomasMedicineAxillary Lymph Node DissectionSentinel nodeSentinel lymph nodeBreast cancerLymphadenectomyLymphedemaLymphatic systemRadiologyDissection (medical)

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AdultAgedAged, 80 and overAxillaBreast NeoplasmsFalse Negative ReactionsFeasibility StudiesFemaleHumansIntraoperative PeriodLymph Node ExcisionLymph NodesLymphatic MetastasisMiddle AgedRosaniline Dyes

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American Society of Clinical Oncology Guideline Recommendations for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Early-Stage Breast Cancer