The axillary arch of Langer - The most common muscular variation in the axilla

Citation
Ir. Daniels et Gq. Della Rovere, The axillary arch of Langer - The most common muscular variation in the axilla, BREAST CANC, 59(1), 2000, pp. 77-80
Citations number
16
Categorie Soggetti
Oncology,"Onconogenesis & Cancer Research
Journal title
BREAST CANCER RESEARCH AND TREATMENT
ISSN journal
01676806 → ACNP
Volume
59
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
77 - 80
Database
ISI
SICI code
0167-6806(200001)59:1<77:TAAOL->2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A case of an 'Axillary Arch of Langer' is reported during a routine axillar y lymphadenectomy for breast carcinoma. The features of this muscle are des cribed together with other less common axillary muscular anomalies. Knowled ge of these anomalies is important for surgeons performing safe axillary su rgery [1].