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full axillary dissection |
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full axillary dissection Surgical oncology A procedure for treating breast CA, consisting of en bloc resection of the axillary content–ie, level I, II, and III lymph nodes, from the latissimus dorsi laterally, to the
subclavius–Halsted's ligament medially, with clearing of axillary vein superiorly with either preservation or conservation of the pectoralis minor. Cf Low axillary dissection. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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