Lymph node metastases are the most significant prognostic factor in localized non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Nodal micrometastases may not be detected with current standard histologic methods. We review our experience with intraoperative injection of radioisotope, the current state of the technique, and the experience of other groups with alternate methods and tracers.
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Keio Univ, Sch Med, Dept Surg, Div Gen Thorac Surg,Shinjuku Ku, Shinanomachi 35, Tokyo 1608582, JapanKeio Univ, Sch Med, Dept Surg, Div Gen Thorac Surg,Shinjuku Ku, Shinanomachi 35, Tokyo 1608582, Japan
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Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USAMem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USA
Caso, Raul
Jones, Gregory D.
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Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USAMem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USA
Jones, Gregory D.
Jones, David R.
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Mem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USAMem Sloan Kettering Canc Ctr, Thorac Surg Serv, Dept Surg, New York, NY 10065 USA
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SUNY Buffalo, Dept Surg, Buffalo, NY USA
Roswell Pk Canc Inst, Dept Thorac Surg, Elm & Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263 USASUNY Buffalo, Dept Surg, Buffalo, NY USA