Axillary sentinel node biopsy in prone position for melanomas on the upper back or nape.

In conclusion, axillary SLNB in prone position yields a higher number of excised SLNs in patients with melanomas of the upper back or nape. Axillary SLNB in prone position is easy to perform and reliable. Intraoperative repositioning of the patient is not necessary, which saves time and resources. PMID: 30848977 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: J Plast Surg Hand Surg Source Type: research