| Literature DB >> 4061738 |
Abstract
Preservation of the intercostobrachial nerve during axillary dissection in 50 patients with stage I breast cancer resulted in a significant improvement in sensory function compared with the standard dissection in which the nerve is routinely sacrificed. No local recurrence was found during the 3 to 5 year follow-up period. This modification is worthwhile in patients with axillas that are clinically negative for cancer.Entities:
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Year: 1985 PMID: 4061738 DOI: 10.1016/0002-9610(85)90442-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Surg ISSN: 0002-9610 Impact factor: 2.565