Management of the axilla Journal Article

  


Author: Petrek, J. A.
Article Title: Management of the axilla
Abstract: Axillary dissection is advised in most cases of invasive breast cancer. The rationale includes its possible effect on survival, information regarding staging necessary to individualize systemic treatment, and the prevention of regional axillary disease. Lymphedema is the most common complication after maxillary treatment.
Keywords: cancer survival; clinical trial; review; doxorubicin; fluorouracil; cancer radiotherapy; methotrexate; cancer staging; lymph node metastasis; lymph node dissection; breast cancer; mastectomy; cyclophosphamide; melphalan; lymphedema; axillary lymph node; meta analysis; cancer; human; priority journal
Journal Title: Problems in General Surgery
Volume: 13
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0739-8328
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins  
Date Published: 1996-01-01
Start Page: 9
End Page: 18
Language: English
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