Superficial and deep lymph node dissection for stage III cutaneous melanoma: clinical outcome and prognostic factors

Superficial and deep lymph node dissection for stage III cutaneous melanoma: clinical outcome and prognostic factors

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The aims of this retrospective analysis were to evaluate the effect of combined superficial and deep groin dissection on disease-free and melanoma-specific survival, and to identify the most important factors for predicting the invol...

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Main Authors: Mozzillo Nicola, Caracò Corrado, Marone Ugo, Di Monta Gianluca, Crispo Anna, Botti Gerardo, Montella Maurizio, Ascierto Paolo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Cutaneous melanoma
Sentinel biopsy
Lymph node metastases
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/11/1/36

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