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Does Ultrasound Guidance Axillary Incision Improve Sentinel Lymph Node Detection in Breast Cancer?
Led by Antalya Training and Research Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-15
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Research Sites
23 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Does Ultrasound Guidance Axillary Incision Improve Sentinel Lymph Node Detection in Breast Cancer?
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients with clinical stage T1-T3 breast cancer (tumor 64 5 cm), pN0-pN1 (one to three regional lymph nodes with micrometastases or metastases), and M0 (no distant metastasis) or post-neoadjuvant yT1-T3, yN0-yN1, and M0 status
- Clinically negative axilla (no signs of lymph node involvement)
- Written informed consent obtained before participation
You will not qualify if you...
- Younger than 18 years
- Previous breast malignancy
- Pregnancy
- Pre-operative diagnosis of axillary lymph node metastases
- Presence of multiple clinically involved or suspicious lymph nodes
- Unable or unwilling to provide informed consent
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Antalya Training and Research Hospital
Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye), 07100
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Primary Purpose
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Number of Arms
2
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