Clinical lymphatic mapping in gynecologic cancers / edited by Charles Levenback, Ate G. J. van der Zee, Robert L. Coleman.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Levenback, Charles.

Zee, Ate G. J. van der.

Coleman, Robert L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generative organs, Female--Cancer.

Generative organs, Female.

Lymph nodes.

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Lymph Nodes.

Medical Subjects:

Genital Neoplasms, Female.

Lymph Nodes.

Physical Description:

195 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 30 cm

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Taylor & Francis, [2004]

Summary:

This fully illustrated text describes the concept of sentinel lymph node detection in gynecologic and breast oncology and details the various mapping techniques and their application. The opening chapters provide a useful overview of the history of lymphatic mapping and sentinel lymph node biopsy and detail the lymphatic anatomy of the female lower genital tract and breast. There is also an in depth treatment of the technical aspects of preoperative and intraoperative lymphoscintigraphy and the use of blue dye. Subsequent chapters discuss the current state of knowledge regarding all other aspects of lymphatic mapping, with an emphasis on tumors of the vulva, cervix and breast. Specific practical descriptions are provided as relevant. This text will be essential reading for gynecologic and breast oncologists and allied specialists involved in the management of these tumors.

Contents:

1 The History of Lymphatic Mapping: A Gynecologic Perspective / Charles Levenback 1

2 Lymphatic Anatomy 15

a Microanatomy and physiology of the human lymphatic system / Charles Levenback

b Lymphatics of the vulva / Robert L. Coleman

c Lymphatics of the cervix / Robert L. Coleman

d Lymphatics of the corpus uteri / Ate G.J. van der Zee

e Lymphatics of the ovary / Ate G.J. van der Zee

f Lymphatic anatomy of the breast and axilla / James V. Florica

3 Modalities of Detection of Sentinel Nodes in Lymphatic Mapping / Pedro T. Ramirez, Charles Levenback 67

4 Ultrastaging of the Sentinel Node / Paul J. van Diest, Ate G.J. van der Zee 85

5 Sentinel Lymph Node Procedure in Vulvar Cancer / JA de Hullu, Ate G.J. van der Zee 101

6 Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Cervix Cancer / Robert L. Coleman, Charles Levenback 125

7 Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Breast Cancer / Mary L. Gemignani 147

8 Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping in Endometrial Cancer / Charles Levenback 171

9 Diffusion of Innovation and Clinical Trial Design in Lymphatic Mapping / Charles Levenback 179.

Notes:

"A Martin Dunitz book."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1841842761

OCLC:

51622373