Secondary sentinel node biopsy after previous excision of the primary tumor in squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva.

Abstract

To reduce morbidity of radical groin dissection, the sentinel-node (SLN) procedure was implemented for the treatment of vulvar cancer. It has been proven to be a safe alternative in early-stage disease. Feasibility and safety of the procedure after previous vulvar surgery remain unclear.

Bibliografische Daten

OriginalspracheEnglisch
Aufsatznummer5
ISSN1068-9265
StatusVeröffentlicht - 2013
pubmed 23132121