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Median number of SLN removed was 2, while the median number of involved SLN was 1 (range 1\u20134). An average of 18.7 nodes\/ALND were removed, with 13% having positive non\u2010SLN. Post\u2010operative complications occurred in 31 patients (11%), primarily cellulitis (8%). After a mean follow\u2010up of 44 months, 14 patients had a regional recurrence in the axillary basin (5%).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The complication rate and regional recurrence rate for patients undergoing a level I\/II ALND for a positive SLN are either lower than or on par with reported series of ALND for level I, II, and III dissections, suggesting that in this setting, the level III dissection may be of minimal benefit. J. Surg. 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