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Sentinel node mapping used in colorectal cancer staging
February 5th, 2006
Sentinel node (SN) mapping could be used in colorectal cancer staging. According to a study from Italy, "We explored the role of lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymphadenectomy (originally described for melanoma and breast cancer) in colon cancer. Pathologic techniques can successfully identify micrometastatic disease in lymph nodes, but they are not suitable for clinical routine use." "We evaluated the role of SN mapping in refining the staging of colorectal cancer. A total of 56 open colorectal resections were performed, and Patent Blue V dye was injected under the serosa surrounding the tumor immediately after opening the abdomen. SNs were analyzed...
Source: Women's Health Law Weekly (2006-02-05)
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