Utility of the sentinel node concept for detection of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in lower rectal cancer

Utility of the sentinel node concept for detection of lateral pelvic lymph node metastasis in lower rectal cancer

Abstract Background There are two lymphatic flows in lower rectal cancer; one along the inferior mesenteric artery and another towards the internal iliac artery. The benefit of dissection of lateral pelvic (LP) lymph nodes (LPLN) remains controversial. This study aimed to clarify the possibility of...

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Main Authors: Shigehiro Yanagita, Yoshikazu Uenosono, Takaaki Arigami, Yoshiaki Kita, Shinichiro Mori, Shoji Natsugoe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2017-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Lower rectal cancer
Sentinel nodes
Lateral pelvic lymph nodes
Micrometastasis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3408-0

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