Value of Size and Malignant Features of Lateral Lymph Nodes in Risk Stratification at Lateral Local Recurrence of Rectal Cancer: A National Cohort Study

CONCLUSIONS: The presence of multiple enlarged LLNs (≥7.0 mm), as well as multiple malignant features in an enlarged node contribute to the risk of developing an LLR. These radiologic features can be used for clinical decision-making regarding the potential benefit of LLN dissection.PMID:38394768 | DOI:10.6004/jnccn.2023.7081
Source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research