The Sentinel Node in Surgical Oncology - Hardcover

Keshtgar, M.R.S.; Waddington, W.A.; Ell, P.J.; Lakhani, S.R.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 3540651764 ISBN 13: 9783540651765

Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K, 1999

Synopsis

This study of the sentinel node in surgical oncology presents clinical case material and details the methodology of sentinel lymph node imaging and detection. It also examines the underpinning technology required to use these methods in practice.

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From the Back Cover

In this volume an account is given of the technologies relevant to the detection of sentinel lymph nodes in the context of surgical oncology. This is a rapidly and evolving field, and the clinical applications discussed in this volume are exciting and important. A multidisciplinary team was assembled to discuss this subject in the light of direct experience gained by each of the groups in the previous 12 months. Clinical case material is presented and the methodology of sentinel lymph node imaging and detection is discussed in detail. The authors have assembled in a single voulume a significant amount of personal data and a comprehensive literature review which will serve as a single reference and teaching source for all those interested in this critical technique relevant to the management of large numbers of patients in surgical oncology.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3540651764
• ISBN 13: 9783540651765
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 206