A comparison of formalin and GEWF in fixation of colorectal carcinoma specimens: rates of lymph node retrieval and effect on TNM staging
Conclusions
The routine use of adjunct techniques to identify additional lymph nodes is unnecessary with underlying high-quality dissection practice. Emphasis should be placed upon education and training, spending appropriate time dissecting and ensuring specimens are sufficiently fixed beforehand.
Source: Journal of Clinical Pathology - Category: Pathology Authors: Horne, J., Carr, N. J., Bateman, A. C., Kandala, N., Adams, J., Silva, S., Ryder, I. Tags: Immunology (including allergy), Colon cancer Original article Source Type: research
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