Accuracy of lymph node palpation to determine need for lymphadenectomy in gynecologic malignancies

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Abstract

Intraoperative lymph node palpation has low sensitivity and positive predictive value even when done by experienced board-certified gynecologic oncologists.

Topics & Keywords

Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments Ovarian cancer diagnosis and treatment Uterine Myomas and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Volume 95, Issue 4, pp. 553-556

DOI: 10.1016/s0029-7844(99)00607-9

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