Impact of lymphovascular invasion on lymph node metastasis for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy with negative resection margin

Abstract Background The association between lymphovascular invasion and lymphatic or hematogenous metastasis has been suspected, with conflicting evidence. We have investigated the association between the risk of biochemical recurrence and lymphovascular invasion in resection margin negative patient...

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Main Authors: Yong Jin Kang, Hyun-Soo Kim, Won Sik Jang, Jong Kyou Kwon, Cheol Yong Yoon, Joo Yong Lee, Kang Su Cho, Won Sik Ham, Young Deuk Choi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3307-4