Quantitative analysis of lymph nodes in neck dissection specimens. Morphologic study
Acta cir. bras
;
31(7): 428-433, tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT PURPOSE:
To quantify the amount of lymph nodes harvested in modified radical neck dissection.METHODS:
Cross-sectional anatomical study conducted in 28 non-preserved cadavers.RESULTS:
The mean number of lymph nodes found in each nodal level of the 56 modified radical neck dissections performed were level IA - 1.5 (95% CI 1.1 - 1.8), level IB - 2.5 (95% CI 2.1 - 2.9), level IIA - 7.2 (95% CI 6.0 - 8.5), IIB level - 6.5 (95% CI 5.5 - 7.4), level III - 6.6 (95% CI 5.7 - 7.4), level IV - 8.6 (95% CI 7.1 - 10.1), level V - 11 (95% CI 9.2 - 12.7), totalizing 43.8 lymph nodes (95% CI 40.3 - 47.4).CONCLUSION:
The results defined a parameter in relation to the minimum recommended nodal yield in a modified radical neck dissection, as well as the number of lymph nodes in each level of this dissection, performed in clinical practice.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Neck Dissection
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Lymph Nodes
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Acta cir. bras
Journal subject:
General Surgery
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Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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