Commentary

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has been shown to be accurate using a variety of techniques and a variety of dyes and tracers. Most surgeons performing sentinel node biopsies utilize both dye and radioisotopes to identify the sentinel node. Overall, surgeons report that about two-thirds of the SLNBs performed are negative, sparing the patient the need for axillary dissection. SLNB is now being utilized in some patients with DCIS, and more than one-third of surgeons have done an SLNB in a DCIS patient.

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