August 10, 2022Open Access

Impact of Axillary Lymph Node Dissection and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy on Upper Limb Morbidity in Breast Cancer Patients

NBNur Amalina Che BakriImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust RKRichard M. KwasnickiImperial College Healthcare NHS Trust NKNaairah KhanUniversity Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

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Prevalence of lymphedema after ALND was higher than previously estimated. ALND patients experienced greater rates of lymphedema, pain, reduced strength, and range of motion compared with SLNB. The findings support the continued drive to de-escalate axillary surgery.

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