Lymphatic mapping and sentinel node analysis: current concepts and applications.
Published
Journal Article (Review)
Since the introduction of sentinel node biopsy in 1990 as a minimally invasive surgical technique for the diagnosis of melanoma lymphatic metastases, the number of applications has expanded. We review applications and the current status of sentinel node biopsy in melanoma, breast, colon, gastric, esophageal, head and neck, thyroid, and lung cancer. Variations on techniques specific to each organ are explained, and the current role of sentinel node biopsy in diagnosis and treatment is discussed.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Chen, SL; Iddings, DM; Scheri, RP; Bilchik, AJ
Published Date
- September 2006
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 56 / 5
Start / End Page
- 292 - 309
PubMed ID
- 17005598
Pubmed Central ID
- 17005598
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0007-9235
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3322/canjclin.56.5.292
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States