This is called a trans-axillary thoracotomy, which is a difficult access incision,” said Dr Pal. Generally, the surgery involves deflation of the lungs. However, this wasn't possible in this ...

In newly diagnosed HL patients, 60-70% have enlarged cervical or supraclavicular lymph nodes, 50-60% show radiographic evidence of intra-thoracic involvement and about 40% have B-symptoms.

D. Scott Lind, M.D., F.A.C.S.; Barbara L. Smith, M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.; Wiley W. Souba, M.D., Sc.D., F.A.C.S. Before the advent of SLN biopsy, axillary dissection was ...