| Literature DB >> 17336237 |
Yuko Kitagawa1, Sukamal Saha, Atsushi Kubo, Masaki Kitajima.
Abstract
Sentinel node (SN) concept is valid in gastrointestinal (GI) malignancies. The dual tracer method with radio-guided and dye-guided SN mapping is feasible in GI malignancies and is useful in detecting unexpected aberrant drainage routes from GI cancers. SN mapping enabled us to perform individualized and step-wise lymphadenectomy in patients with GI cancer. A combination of SN mapping and endoscopic surgery will contribute to the improvement in quality of life after surgical treatment of GI cancer.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17336237 DOI: 10.1016/j.soc.2006.10.014
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Oncol Clin N Am ISSN: 1055-3207 Impact factor: 3.495