title: [Use of the lymphoscintigraphy in detection of sentinel lymph nodes of the neck].
abstract: Technique of the application of radioactive tracer to the primary tumor and lymphoscintigraphy with use of the stationary and handheld gamma probe was presented. Various types of the used radioactive tracers were characterized. Scintigraphical criteria for sentinel nodes recognition were discussed. Advantages and limitations of the use of lymphoscintigraphy for sentinel nodes detection were described. Necessity of further study to determine feasibility of sentinel nodes radiolocalization in stage N0 in head and neck cancer was pointed out.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Otolaryngologii i Onkologii Laryngologicznej AM w Poznaniu.
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Manasterski
authors.forename: Daniela
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Mielcarek-Kuchta
authors.forename: Dawid
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kedzia
authors.forename: Witold
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Szyfter
authors.forename: Jerzy G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Wójtowicz
authors.forename: Jerzy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sowiński
authors.forename: Andrzej
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gracz
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009333:Neck / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals