Detecting of breast cancer metastasis by means of regional lymph node sampling during autologous breast reconstruction--a screening of 519 consecutive patients.

Publication

Detecting of breast cancer metastasis by means of regional lymph node sampling during autologous breast reconstruction--a screening of 519 consecutive patients.

Journal Paper/Review - Oct 1, 2012

Andree Christoph, Schmidt Volker, Munder Beatrix I J, Seidenstücker Katrin, Behrendt Philipp, Witzel Christian, Horch Raymund E, Andrews Brian T, Richrath Philipp

Citation

Andree C, Schmidt V, Munder B, Seidenstücker K, Behrendt P, Witzel C, Horch R, Andrews B, Richrath P. Detecting of breast cancer metastasis by means of regional lymph node sampling during autologous breast reconstruction--a screening of 519 consecutive patients. Med Sci Monit 2012; 18:CR605-10.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Med Sci Monit 2012; 18

Publication Date

Oct 1, 2012

Issn Electronic

1643-3750

Pages

CR605-10

Brief description/objective

The internal mammary artery and vein is often used as a site of anastomoses in microvascular breast reconstruction. This area supports lymphatic drainage of the breast and its role in breast cancer metastasis remains unclear. We hypothesize that sampling of internal mammary lymph nodes at the time of microvascular anastomoses preparation may identify persistent or recurrent local disease and mandate the need for additional treatment in this area.