Completion lymphadenectomy for sentinel node positive cutaneous head & neck melanoma

Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology

Cecelia E. Schmalbach¹  Carol R. Bradford² 

[1] Department of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck SurgeryIndiana University School of Medicine, Roudebush VA Medical CenterIndianapolis Indiana U.S.A;School of MedicineUniversity of MichiganAnn Arbor Michigan U.S.A

关键词: Melanoma;    sentinel node biopsy;    completion lymphadenectomy;   

DOI  :  10.1002/lio2.136

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Wiley

【 摘 要 】

The application and utility of melanoma sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) has evolved significantly since its inception over two decades ago. The current focus has shifted from a staging modality to potentially a therapeutic intervention. Recent research to include large multi‐institutional randomized trials have attempted to answer the question: is a completion lymph node dissection (CLND) required following a positive SLNB? This review provides an evidence‐based, contemporary review of the utility of CLND for SLNB positive head and neck cutaneous melanoma patients.

【 授权许可】

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