Lymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Lymphadenectomy for Breast Cancer

ObjectiveThe authors report the feasibility and accuracy of intraoperative lymphatic mapping with sentinel lymphadenectomy in patients with breast cancer.Summary Background DataAxillary lymph node dissection (ALND) for breast cancer generally is accepted for its staging and prognostic value, but the

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