Axillary Recurrences After Sentinel Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Kristen P, Lorenz R, Gross M, Beck A, Sütterlin M, Reiners C, Dietl J
Primary Institution: Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany
Conclusion
In a study of 120 patients, only one case of axillary recurrence was found after sentinel node biopsy, suggesting the technique is effective.
Supporting Evidence
- The sentinel node was detectable in 93.3% of patients.
- 25 patients had a positive sentinel node, leading to further dissection.
- Previous studies show a sensitivity of about 92% for the sentinel node technique.
Takeaway
Doctors checked 120 breast cancer patients who had a special test to see if their lymph nodes were okay, and only one person had a problem later.
Methodology
The study surveyed 120 consecutive patients using sentinel node biopsy and followed them for a mean of 13.5 months.
Limitations
The study had a relatively short follow-up period of 13.5 months.
Participant Demographics
Patients were selected based on clinically and sonographically negative axillae.
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