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Intraoperative lymph scintigraphy during radical surgery for cervical cancer

Journal Article · · J. Nucl. Med.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6783612
Intraoperative lymph scintigraphy during radical surgery for cervical cancer was developed in the course of a program covering three periods. During the last period technetium-99m antimony sulfide has been used to visualize pelvic lymph nodes. Surgery is done with a modified gamma camera serving as an operating table. This ensures intraoperative monitoring and greater thoroughness of lymphadenectomy. The introduction of the technique has improved the rate of total lymphadenectomies and has increased both the yields of involved nodes and the 3-yr survival rates.
Research Organization:
Universitats-Frauenklinik, Wien, Austria
OSTI ID:
6783612
Journal Information:
J. Nucl. Med.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Nucl. Med.; (United States) Vol. 25:4; ISSN JNMEA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English