Scapula alata in early breast cancer patients enrolled in a randomized clinical trial of post-surgery short-course image-guided radiotherapy

Scapula alata in early breast cancer patients enrolled in a randomized clinical trial of post-surgery short-course image-guided radiotherapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Scapula alata (SA) is a known complication of breast surgery associated with palsy of the serratus anterior, but it is seldom mentioned. We evaluated the risk factors associated with SA and the relationship of SA with ipsilateral sho...

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Main Authors: Adriaenssens Nele, De Ridder Mark, Lievens Pierre, Van Parijs Hilde, Vanhoeij Marian, Miedema Geertje, Voordeckers Mia, Versmessen Harijati, Storme Guy, Lamote Jan, Pauwels Stephanie, Vinh-Hung Vincent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Surgery
Radiation treatment
Complications
Winged scapula
Scapular winging
Long thoracic nerve
Multiple outcomes
Shoulder/arm morbidity
Lymphedema
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/86

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