Is sentinel lymph node biopsy without frozen section in early stage breast cancer sufficient in accordance with ACOSOG-Z0011? A retrospective review from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Is sentinel lymph node biopsy without frozen section in early stage breast cancer sufficient in accordance with ACOSOG-Z0011? A retrospective review from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital

Abstract Background In 2021, there is an increased global trend for sending sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) specimens for permanent section (PS) without intraoperative frozen sections (FS). This pilot study conducted in Thailand determines the re-operation rate for SLNB without FS. Method We retro...

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Main Authors: Nattanan Treeratanapun, Bhoowit Lerttiendamrong, Voranaddha Vacharathit, Kasaya Tantiphlachiva, Phuphat Vongwattanakit, Sopark Manasnayakorn, Mawin Vongsaisuwon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Permanent section (PS)
Frozen section (FS)
Early-stage breast cancer
Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)
ACOSOG Z0011
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01709-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01709-6

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