Sentinel node mapping in lung cancer.
Lymph node metastases are the most significant prognostic factor in localized non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Nodal micrometastases may not be detected with current standard histologic methods. We review our experience with intraoperative injection of radioisotope, the current state of the technique, and the experience of other groups with alternate methods and tracers.
Liptay
Michael J
MJ
Section of Thoracic Surgery, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois, USA. m-liptay@nwu.edu
D000230:Adenocarcinoma / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002289:Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell Lung / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D021701:Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy / Q000379:methods; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid
D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D013671:Technetium Tc 99m Sulfur Colloid