Because there was minimal connection between the axillary tail of the breast and the axillary contents, the breast was removed before beginning the axillary dissection.
The clavipectoral fascia blends with the deep fascia connecting the edges of the pectoralis major and latissimus muscles (see axillary dissection). This sheet of fascia forms a lateral boundary to the axillary contents and was opened next.
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