Sentinel node biopsy for the clinically N₊ & N₀ neck in squamous carcinoma of the head and neck
Master Thesis
2010
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University of Cape Town
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The objectives of the study were to determine the accuracy of Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB) in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (SCC); to determine its role in the approach to the clinically N+ neck in a Developing World setting; and its accuracy as an indicator of regional lymph node status in the clinically N neck.
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Includes bibliographical references (leaves 33-34).
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Edkins, O. 2010. Sentinel node biopsy for the clinically N₊ & N₀ neck in squamous carcinoma of the head and neck. University of Cape Town.