Sentinel lymph node biopsy in esophageal cancer: An essential step towards individualized care

George L. Balalis; Sarah K. Thompson

doi:10.1186/1750-1164-8-2

Sentinel lymph node biopsy in esophageal cancer: An essential step towards individualized care

George L. Balalis, Sarah K. Thompson

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Abstract

Lymph node status is the most important prognostic factor in esophageal cancer. Through improved detection of lymph node metastases, using the sentinel lymph node concept, accurate staging and more tailored therapy may be achieved. This review article outlines two principle ways in which the sentinel lymph node concept could dramatically influence current standard of care for patients with esophageal cancer. We discuss three limitations to universal acceptance of the technique, and propose next steps for increasing enthusiasm amongst physicians and surgeons including the development of a universal tracer, and improved contrast agents with novel dual-modality 'visibility'.

Original language	English
Article number	2
Number of pages	5
Journal	Annals of Surgical Innovation and Research
Volume	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/1750-1164-8-2
Publication status	Published - 5 May 2014
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Endoscopic mucosal resection
Esophageal cancer
Isolated tumor cell
Micrometastasis
Sentinel lymph node

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Sentinel lymph node biopsy in esophageal cancer: An essential step towards individualized care

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