Selective axillary dissection in cancer of breast: sentinel node technique

Authors

  • Bernardo Aizen
  • Fernando Simonet
  • Fernando Lago
  • Gonzalo Ardao
  • Oscar Alonso
  • Gabriela Díaz
  • Gabriela Gualco
  • Jorge Horvath
  • Richard Viera
  • Robinson Rodríguez
  • Víctor Machin
  • Dolly Barreto
  • Alejandro Rodríguez
  • Carlos Larrieux
  • Karina Lombardo
  • Guianeya Santander
  • E Lima

Keywords:

sentinel lymph node biopsy, axila, breast tumors

Abstract

The paper reports initial experience with the
technique involving identification of sentinel lymph node in selective management of axilla in patients
suffering from breast cancer.
Identification rate (95 % ) and predictive accuracy
value (95 % ) validates efficiency of procedure
as adequate for prediction of Axillary status
in breast carcinoma.

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Published

2003-04-21

How to Cite

1.
Aizen B, Simonet F, Lago F, Ardao G, Alonso O, Díaz G, Gualco G, Horvath J, Viera R, Rodríguez R, Machin V, Barreto D, Rodríguez A, Larrieux C, Lombardo K, Santander G, Lima E. Selective axillary dissection in cancer of breast: sentinel node technique. Cir. Urug. [Internet]. 2003 Apr. 21 [cited 2024 Nov. 22];73(2):137-45. Available from: https://revista.scu.org.uy/index.php/cir_urug/article/view/4485

Issue

Vol. 73 No. 2 (2003): Cirugía del Uruguay

Section

Original Article

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