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Does Ultrasound Guidance Axillary Incision Improve Sentinel Lymph Node Detection in Breast Cancer?
Sponsor: Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This single-center randomized controlled trial evaluates whether detecting the first lymph node at the axillary entrance with ultrasound guidance, followed by a targeted axillary incision over the pencil-marked projection, improves sentinel lymph node identification compared to the conventional axillary hairline landmark. The study hypothesizes that this technique enables a smaller incision, minimizes tissue dissection, and reduces operative time.
Official title: Does Using Ultrasound Guidance During Axillary Incision Improve Sentinel Lymph Node Detection Compared to Standard Methods in Breast Cancer Patients?
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-06-15
Last Updated
2026-01-15
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Ultrasound-guided axillary incision group
In the ultrasound-guided axillary incision group, the incision is made at the ultrasound-identified projection of the first lymph node at the axillary entry.
The standard axillary incision
In the standard group, the SLNB incision is made parallel to the Langer lines below the axillary hairline.
Locations (1)
Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)