Initial results of a novel technique of clipped node localization in breast cancer patients postneoadjuvant chemotherapy: Skin Mark clipped Axillary nodes Removal Technique (SMART trial)

ConclusionSkin Mark clipped Axillary nodes Removal Technique is feasible for removing clipped nodes post ‐NACT, with 100% observed success rate, using the UltraCor Twirl marker in patients with<3 not deeply seated clipped nodes. Larger studies are needed for validation.

Source: Cancer Medicine - January 21, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Geok Hoon Lim, Sze Yiun Teo, Mihir Gudi, Ruey Pyng Ng, Jinnie Pang, Yia Swam Tan, Yien Sien Lee, John C. Allen, Lester Chee Hao Leong Tags: ORIGINAL RESEARCH Source Type: research