Open AccessLymphatic Mapping and Sentinel Node Analysis: Current Concepts and Applications
Author(s) -
Chen Steven L.,
Iddings Douglas M.,
Scheri Randall P.,
Bilchik Anton J.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
ca: a cancer journal for clinicians
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 62.937
H-Index - 168
eISSN - 1542-4863
pISSN - 0007-9235
DOI - 10.3322/canjclin.56.5.292
Subject(s) - sentinel node , medicine , biopsy , melanoma , lymphatic system , sentinel lymph node , breast cancer , head and neck , radiology , current (fluid) , cancer , surgery , pathology , cancer research , electrical engineering , engineering
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.