Complete axillary dissection without drainage for the surgical treatment of breast cancer: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objective:

This randomized clinical trial evaluated the possibility of not draining the axilla following axillary dissection.

Methods:

The study included 240 breast cancer patients who underwent axillary dissection as part of conservative treatment. The patients were divided into two groups depending on whether or not they were subjected to axillary drainage. ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT01267552.

Results:

The median volume of fluid aspirated was significantly lower in the axillary drainage group (0.00 ml; 0.00 - 270.00) compared to the no drain group (522.50 ml; 130.00 - 1148.75). The median number of aspirations performed during conservative breast cancer treatment was significantly lower in the drainage group (0.5; 0.0 - 4.0) compared to the no drain group (5.0; 3.0 - 7.

SUBMITTER: Freitas-Junior R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5525160 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature