Impact of the time interval between primary melanoma excision and sentinel node biopsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Time interval between the diagnosis and management of patients with melanoma is a relevant issue with unknown effect in outcomes. This meta-analysis showed no association between patients ’ outcomes and the time interval between primary melanoma biopsy and sentinel lymph node biopsy. These results provide relevant information for the management of patients with melanoma.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - Category: Dermatology Authors: Source Type: research