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It is a basic tenet of the sentinel lymph-node biopsy procedure that all positive sentinel lymph nodes will inevitably progress to palpable nodal recurrence if not removed. Comparison of survival is, therefore, considered permissible among patients with positive sentinel lymph nodes who undergo early lymphadenectomy with that [...]