Lymph nodes in gastric cancer.

M Mahir Ozmen, Fusun Ozmen, Bariş Zulfikaroglu

Journal: Journal of surgical oncology 2008;98(6):476-81

PMID: 18720367

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Abstract

Surgery is the only curative therapy for gastric cancer and controversy still exist on the extend of surgery. As the lymphatic distribution of stomach is very complex, the determination of the actual lymph node involvement is important for making the decision in order to avoid complications. Sentinel node navigation surgery has recently been introduced in gastrointestinal tract cancer. Present article reviews the detection techniques of lymph nodes and significance of lymphadenectomies in gastric cancer.

Address: Department of Surgery, Ankara Numune Teaching and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1002/jso.21134

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MeSH Terms: Angiogenesis Inhibitors, Humans, Lymph Node Excision, Lymph Nodes, Lymphatic Metastasis, Lymphography, Preoperative Care, Radiopharmaceuticals, Stomach Neoplasms, Technetium Compounds, Tin Fluorides