title: An aid to axillary dissection.
abstract: Abduction facilitates axillary dissection. Full abduction with the hand behind the head permits maximal operative exposure. This is due to the posterior axillary wall passing anteriorly and displacing the axillary contents into a superficial position. This movement is demonstrated roentgenographically.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, New York 11501.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ger
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology*; D001365:Axilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008197:Lymph Node Excision; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000503:physiopathology*