Why is sentinel lymph node biopsy 'standard of care' for melanoma?

被引:9
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作者
Yang, James C. [1 ]
Sherry, Richard M. [1 ]
Rosenberg, Steven A. [1 ]
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[1] NCI, Ctr Canc Res, Surg Branch, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
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10.1038/nrclinonc.2014.65
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R73 [肿瘤学];
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100214 ;
摘要
A large definitive trial comparing the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy and elective lymph node dissection to observation in patients with intermediate thickness melanomas fails to show improved melanoma-specific survival. These results demand reconsideration of the routine use of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the treatment of primary melanoma.
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