Abstract

559 Background: The SNB in BC has been proposed as a valid tool to stage the axilla but its therapeutic role is still unknown. In 2000, GIVOM started a RCT to evaluate whether a selective lymphadenectomy is clinically equivalent to ALND, in terms of disease free survival while contributing less morbidity. We report the interim analysis on the role of SNB as a diagnostic tool to predict the status of axillary nodes. Methods: Patients with breast cancer 10% of that of the hottest node were resected. Histological examination of the SNs ...

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