Placement of subcutaneous chest wall ports ipsilateral to axillary lymph node dissection Journal Article

  


Authors: Gandhi, R. T.; Getrajdman, G. I.; Brown, K. T.; Gandras, E. J.; Covey, A. M.; Brody, L. A.; Khilnani, N.
Article Title: Placement of subcutaneous chest wall ports ipsilateral to axillary lymph node dissection
Abstract: Without scientific evidence, practice has been to avoid placing chest wall ports ipsilateral to axillary lymph node dissection. Because the lymphatic system in the chest wall drains via both the internal mammary and axillary nodes, it seems that this practice might unduly restrict venous access options. Our study was designed to evaluate outcome after placement of chest wall ports ipsilateral to axillary lymph node dissection in patients with breast cancer. Twenty-eight patients were studied in this retrospective two-institution review. The incidence of lymphedema after port placement (3.6%) was no higher than that reported after axillary lymph node dissection alone.
Keywords: adult; clinical article; controlled study; aged; middle aged; surgical technique; treatment planning; lymph node dissection; lymph node excision; clinical practice; incidence; breast neoplasms; lymphedema; axillary lymph node; lymphatic system; breast carcinoma; axilla; thorax drainage; thorax wall; breast neoplasms, male; central venous catheter; thorax; catheterization, central venous; vascular access; humans; human; male; female; priority journal; article
Journal Title: Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume: 14
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1051-0443
Publisher: Elsevier Science, Inc.  
Date Published: 2003-08-01
Start Page: 1063
End Page: 1065
Language: English
PUBMED: 12902565
PROVIDER: scopus
DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000082863.05622.2a
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Notes: Export Date: 12 September 2014 -- Source: Scopus
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  1. George I Getrajdman
    118 Getrajdman
  2. Anne Covey
    167 Covey
  3. Lynn Brody
    120 Brody
  4. Karen T Brown
    178 Brown
  5. Ripal T Gandhi
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