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[Axillary reverse mapping--chance to prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients]
D Pavlista1, P Koliba, O Eliska
1Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. LF UK a VFN, Onkogynekologické centrum, Praha.
Objective:
The axillary reverse mapping (ARM) technique has been developed to map and preserve arm lymphatic drainage during axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and/or sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy, thereby minimizing arm lymphedema. However, several problems remain to be resolved in the practical application of this technique. This article presents a review of current knowledge regarding ARM and discusses the practical applicability and relevance of this technique.
Type Of Study:
Review.
Setting:
Oncogynecologic center, Gynecology-Obstetrics Clinic, 1st Medical Faculty and General Teaching Hospital, Prague.
Conclusions:
The axillary reverse mapping (ARM) procedure is based on the hypothesis that the lymphatic drainage from the upper arm is different from that of the breast and offers the opportunity to prevent lymphedema in breast cancer patients. However, the oncologic safety of the procedure has not yet been determined.
