Sentinel lymph node biopsy for melanoma of the head and neck: a multicentre study to examine safety, efficacy, and prognostic value

Sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) is an accurate staging procedure for malignant melanoma but its use in patients with melanoma of the head and neck has been questioned in the past because of a perceived record of poor safety and accuracy. Technical improvements have sought to redress this.Vital structures and variable lymphatic pathways can make its use in the head and neck challenging. In our study we have examined the data and the experiences of clinicians from University Hospital Southampton and the Royal Surrey County Hospital.

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - August 25, 2019 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: B. Passmore-Webb, B. Gurney, H.M. Yuen, J. Sloane, J. Lee, M. Proctor, F. Sundram, C. Newlands, S. Sharma Source Type: research