PURPOSE: Alternatives to axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) are being developed amid
controversy surrounding the therapeutic benefit and overall utility of this routine surgical …

The aim of this study was to investigate the nature and severity of the arm complaints among
breast cancer patients after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) and to study the effects of …

Objective. This study describes in detail the surgery-related symptoms following axillary
lymph node dissection in breast cancer patients and considers both their significance for …

Background The aim was to explore measurements of arm circumference and shoulder
abduction as indicators of quality of life after axillary lymph node dissection for invasive …

Chronic pain after breast cancer surgery is a major problem and is expected to increase in
the coming years because of an increased prevalence of breast cancer coupled with better …

Historically, axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) was a critical aspect of the operative
management of breast cancer. Recently, the role of ALND has been questioned, with …

Background Axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is often associated with permanent arm
side effects. Side effects after sentinel lymph node dissection (SLND) should be less …

BACKGROUND Axillary lymph node dissection is commonly performed as part of the
primary management of breast carcinoma. Its value in patient management, however, has …

Background and purpose. Many breast cancer survivors (BCS) suffer from long-term upper
limb morbidities after axillary node dissection. The purpose of this five-year follow-up study …

Background Conventional axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) has recently become less
radical. The treatment morbidity effects of reduced ALND aggressiveness are unknown. This …