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[Value of the sentinel node biopsy in uterine cancers].

Authors :
Barranger E
Fay S
Cortez A
Uzan S
Daraï E
Source :
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite [Gynecol Obstet Fertil] 2004 Sep; Vol. 32 (9), pp. 694-702.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

In cancer research, regional lymph node status is a major prognostic factor and a decision criterion for adjuvant therapy. The sentinel node procedure, which has emerged to reduce morbidity of extensive lymphadenectomy, remains a major step in the surgical management of various cancers. Sentinel node procedure has become a standard technique for the determination of the nodal stage of the disease in patients with melanoma, vulvar cancer and recently in breast cancer. In cervical and endometrial cancers, the sentinel node biopsy is still at the stage of feasibility. In this article, we review the technical aspects, results and clinical implications of sentinel node procedure in cervical and endometrial cancers.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1297-9589
Volume :
32
Issue :
9
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Gynecologie, obstetrique & fertilite
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
15380747
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gyobfe.2004.07.001