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Procedural Guide for Assessing Axillary Body Temperature using a Digital Thermometer:
Step 1: Perform hand hygiene and put on clean gloves to maintain infection control and prevent cross-contamination.
Step 2: Prepare the patient by explaining the procedure to ensure understanding and cooperation. Ensure privacy, expose the axilla, and inform the patient that minimal movement is crucial for an accurate reading.
Step 3: Adjust the patient’s clothing to expose only the axilla. It minimizes...
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Sentinel lymph node biopsy is standard for axillary staging, but axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) remains crucial for accuracy in certain cases and managing heavy tumor burdens. ALND also informs systemic therapy decisions.

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  • Surgical Oncology
  • Breast Cancer Management

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  • Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is the primary method for axillary staging.
  • SLNB is therapeutic for patients with limited nodal disease.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the continued necessity of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
  • To discuss ALND's role in specific patient groups and for systemic therapy decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current oncological staging and treatment paradigms.
  • Analysis of indications for ALND beyond SLNB.

Main Results:

  • ALND is essential for staging accuracy in populations where SLNB is unproven.
  • ALND is vital for local control in cases of heavy axillary tumor burden.
  • ALND provides critical nodal count data for risk-adapted systemic therapies.

Conclusions:

  • Despite advancements, ALND retains critical roles in axillary staging and treatment.
  • Future research, including ongoing trials, may further define the role of radiotherapy in potentially replacing ALND.