The feasibility of sentinel node biopsy in the previously treated breast

The feasibility of sentinel node biopsy in the previously treated breast
M. Koizumi, M. Koyama, K. Tada, S. Nishimura, Y. Miyagi, M. Makita, M. Yoshimoto, T. Iwase, R. Horii, F. Akiyama and T. Saga
European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO) Volume 34, Issue 4, April 2008, Pages 365-368

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Previous axillary dissection or irradiation to the breast greatly influences lymphatic flow. Irradiation to the breast may be a strong factor for the visualization of contralateral axillary nodes. Despite the frequent alteration of lymphatic flow, SNB seems to be feasible in secondary or recurrent breast cancer patients.