Related Experiment Video For Melanoma
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Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping and Biopsy for Endometrial Cancer at Early Stage with Laparoscopy
Published on: August 19, 2021
Completion lymphadenectomy for sentinel node positive cutaneous head & neck melanoma
Cecelia E Schmalbach1, Carol R Bradford2
1Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery Indiana University School of Medicine, Roudebush VA Medical Center Indianapolis Indiana U.S.A.
Abstract:
The application and utility of melanoma sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has evolved significantly since its inception over two decades ago. The current focus has shifted from a staging modality to potentially a therapeutic intervention. Recent research to include large multi-institutional randomized trials have attempted to answer the question: is a completion lymph node dissection (CLND) required following a positive SLNB? This review provides an evidence-based, contemporary review of the utility of CLND for SLNB positive head and neck cutaneous melanoma patients.
Level Of Evidence:
NA.
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