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[Axillary band contractures after axillary lymph node excision].

J Hoffmann1, M Rolff

  • 1Kirurgisk afdeling, Hørsholm Sygehus.

Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 27, 1992
PubMed
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Post-surgical painful axillary bands, potentially caused by lymphatic channel issues, can severely limit shoulder movement. Surgical release offers excellent relief for some patients experiencing these debilitating symptoms.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Lymphedema Research

Context:

  • Breast cancer surgery often involves axillary lymph-node dissection, a procedure associated with potential post-operative complications.
  • Patients may develop painful fibrotic bands in the axilla, significantly impairing shoulder joint mobility and quality of life.

Purpose:

  • To describe the clinical presentation, underlying pathology, and treatment outcomes of patients experiencing painful axillary bands post-breast surgery.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical intervention for this specific complication.

Summary:

  • Three patients developed painful axillary bands after breast surgery and axillary lymph-node dissection, leading to restricted shoulder abduction.
  • The presumed etiology involves thrombosis, obstruction, and inflammation of lymphatic channels.

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  • Surgical transection of these bands resulted in excellent outcomes for two out of three patients.

    • Impact:

    • This study highlights a specific, albeit uncommon, post-surgical complication that can significantly affect patient recovery and function.
    • It suggests that while conservative management is often preferred, surgical intervention can be a viable and effective option for select patients with severe, intractable symptoms.