Double Axillary Vein During Axillary Lymph Node Dissection for Breast Cancer

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ioannis Papapanagiotou, Theodoros Mariolis Sapsakos, Apostolos S. Mitrousias, K. Migkli, Aikaterini-Gavriela Giannakaki, Eftychia Papachatzopoulou, Sophia Koura, Dimitrios Papageorgiou, Evangelos P Solakis, Vasileios Kalles
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.73139
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Abstract

Clinical significance of Double axillary vein is often minimal; however, it can be of concern in surgical procedures, particularly those involving axillary dissection. Injury to one of the veins could lead to severe bleeding or venous congestion, complicating the surgical outcome. Therefore, surgeons should be aware of this variation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Breast Cancer Treatment Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Volume
14
Issue
8
Pages
e73139–e73139
Publication date
1 August 2026
Language
EN