Sentinel node biopsy in vulvar cancer: A critical appraisal
Since the incorporation of inguinal-femoral lymphadenectomy into the management of patients with vulvar cancer in the mid-20th century, there have been attempts to modify or eliminate the groin dissection to decrease the risk of lower limb lymphedema. Early attempts were significantly flawed and res...
Main Authors: | Neville F. Hacker, Ellen L. Barlow |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc.
2017-01-01
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Series: | Asian Journal of Oncology |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.4103/2454-6798.209328 |
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