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The regional lymph node question. To treat or not to treat: The pros and cons
Author(s) -
Futrell J. William,
Hoopes John E.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930080313
Subject(s) - medicine , cons , lymphadenectomy , lymph node , lymph , surgery , intensive care medicine , general surgery , pathology , computer science , programming language
The question of whether or not to extend treatment to the regional lymph nodes when treating malignant disease remains unanswered. The clinician must individually approaise the pros and cons and derive a satisfactory treatment plan for each patient. Six reasons which are generally stated as indications for regional lymphadenectomy and seven potential arguments against lymphadenectomy are presented.