Lymphatic Mapping in Colon Cancer Depending on Injection Time and Tracing Agent: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Designed Studies
An optimized lymph node yield leads to better survival in colon cancer, but extended lymphadenectomy is not associated with survival benefits. Lymphatic mapping shows several colon cancers feature aberrant drainage pathways inducing local recurrence when not resected. Currently, different protocols...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-06-01
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Series: | Cancers |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/15/12/3196 |