When invasive components are discovered at mastectomy for vacuum-assisted biopsy (VAB)-diagnosed ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), the only option available is axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). The aim of this prospective multicenter trial was to determine the benefit of performing upfront sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy for these patients.
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Proportion of Women Who Benefited of Performing Upfront Sentinel Lymph Node (SLN) Biopsy Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Timeframe: at surgery