Authors:
R.de Bree, G.B. Flach, O.S. Hoekstra, E. Bloemena, I. van der Waal, C.R. Leemans
Source:
NTvT december 2008; 115: 674 - 677
Section:
summary:

In cases of oral cavity cancer a reliable diagnostic technique is needed to detect occult regional lymph node metastases and to avoid futile elective neck dissections as well as undertreatment. The first studies revealed a sensitivity of 94%. However, the sentinel node procedure is not yet a routinely performed procedure in oral cancer.

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