Diagnosing metastatic disease in inguinal nodes in penile cancer: Do we have a test and the evidence?
Nodal metastasis is the most important prognostic factor in carcinoma of the penis. Clinical examination is inaccurate for diagnosing nodal involvement. Routine prophylactic block dissection carries a high risk of morbidity and a small but definite incidence of mortality. Procedures such as fine nee...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2006-01-01
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Series: | Indian Journal of Urology |
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Online Access: | http://www.indianjurol.com/article.asp?issn=0970-1591;year=2006;volume=22;issue=4;spage=345;epage=350;aulast=Ananthakrishnan |