Indian Journal of Cancer
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Cancer Society
Vol. 48, No. 3, 2011, pp. 345-350
Bioline Code: cn11090
Full paper language: English
Document type: Review Article
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Indian Journal of Cancer, Vol. 48, No. 3, 2011, pp. 345-350
© Copyright 2011 Indian Journal of Cancer.
Sentinel lymph node biopsy in gastrointestinal malignancies-Where do we stand?|
Maharaj, R; Shukla, P J.; Naraynsingh, V; Dan, D & Hariharan, S
Sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) are the nodes in direct communication with the primary tumor and are therefore the first group of nodes to be involved in lymphatic metastasis. Though the role of SLN biopsy is well established in cancers of the breast and melanoma, its role in gastrointestinal malignancies is still evolving and controversial. In this paper, the literature is reviewed with respect to the status of SLN biopsy in gastrointestinal malignancies.
Gastrointestinal malignancies, lymphadenectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy
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