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Karla Lužaić1, Konstantinos Lachanas2, Konstantinos-Odysseas Vamvakopoulos3
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Institute of Emergency Medicine of Sisak-Moslavina County, Sisak, Croatia.
Abstract:
The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to the axilla in breast cancer patients has changed significantly over the past 30 years, with the replacement of complete axillary lymph node dissection practices by less invasive approaches. Reference is made to clinical findings that have led to practical treatment recommendations and are paving the way to new levels of de-escalation in breast cancer surgery.
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