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Lymphatic drainage of the breast: from theory to surgical practice / Drenaje linfático de la mama: desde la teoría a la práctica quirúrgica
Fregnani, José Humberto Tavares Guerreiro; Macéa, José Rafael.
  • Fregnani, José Humberto Tavares Guerreiro; School of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo. Morphology Department. São Paulo. BR
  • Macéa, José Rafael; School of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo. Morphology Department. São Paulo. BR
Int. j. morphol ; 27(3): 873-878, sept. 2009. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-598951
ABSTRACT
Until recently, complete removal of axillary lymph nodes was performed as part of the treatment of breast cancer. Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in selected cases has reduced the number of cases of wide axillary dissection and the related morbidity. Knowledge of breast lymphatic drainage is essential for understanding the principles behind SLNB and also for performing safe and correct axillary lymphonodectomy. This paper describes in detail the anatomical issues relating to breast lymphatic drainage and the correlated axillary and extra-axillary lymph nodes. In addition, it shows the application of this theoretical knowledge to surgical practice, especially with regard to SLNB and lymphonodectomy. The surgical nomenclature is compared with the current International Anatomical Terminology.
RESUMEN
Hasta hace poco, la eliminación completa de los linfondos axilares se realizaba como parte del tratamiento del cáncer de mama. En casos seleccionados la biopsia del linfonofo centinela ha reducido el número de casos de disección axilar y la morbilidad. El conocimiento del drenaje linfático de la mama es esencial para comprender los principios detrás del SNLB y también para la realización segura y correcta de la linfonodectomía axilar. Este trabajo describe en detalles los aspectos anatómicos en relación a la lactancia y correlaciona el drenaje linfático axilar y linfonofos extra-axilares. Además, se muestra la aplicación de estos conocimientos teóricos en la práctica quirúrgica, sobre todo con respecto al linfonofo centinela y la linfonodectomía. La nomenclatura quirúrgica es comparada con la actual Terminología Anatómica Internacional.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Breast Neoplasms Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: School of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Breast Neoplasms Limits: Female / Humans Language: English Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: Anatomy Year: 2009 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: School of Medical Sciences, Santa Casa de São Paulo/BR