Complications and Sequelae After Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Melanoma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

CONCLUSIONS: SLN biopsy is a melanoma staging procedure that causes complications and sequelae. Recommendations for its use in clinical practice guidelines should be revised and the risks and benefits carefully evaluated in each case. Smokers in particular seem to have a high risk of complications. Patients with melanoma could benefit greatly from the development of less invasive staging tools. PMID: 30982568 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Actas Dermo-Sifiliograficas - Category: Dermatology Authors: Tags: Actas Dermosifiliogr Source Type: research