Extent of lymph node dissection in melanoma of the trunk or lower extremity Journal Article
| Authors: | Coit, D. G.; Brennan, M. F. |
| Article Title: | Extent of lymph node dissection in melanoma of the trunk or lower extremity |
| Abstract: | The extent of lymph node dissection necessary to optimize survival and minimize local recurrence in patients with melanoma of the trunk or lower extremity is not well defined. We reviewed the records of 420 patients undergoing superficial or combined superficial and deep groin dissection for melanoma. Prognosis depended on the extent of lymph node involvement rather than the extent of surgery performed. Node-positive patients undergoing elective lymph node dissection had an improved survival over those undergoing therapeutic lymph node dissection. In no subgroup of patients was more extensive lymphadenectomy associated with significant improvement in survival or alteration in pattern of recurrence. Dissection of the deep pelvic nodes in patients with melanoma appears to be of more prognostic than therapeutic value. © 1989, American Medical Association. All rights reserved. |
| Keywords: | adolescent; adult; aged; aged, 80 and over; major clinical study; lymphatic metastasis; lymph node excision; lymphadenectomy; palliative care; melanoma; metastasis; neoplasm recurrence, local; classification; extremities; leg; fatality; middle age; trunk; groin; human; male; female; priority journal |
| Journal Title: | Archives of Surgery |
| Volume: | 124 |
| Issue: | 2 |
| ISSN: | 0004-0010 |
| Publisher: | American Medical Association |
| Date Published: | 1989-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 162 |
| End Page: | 166 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1001/archsurg.1989.01410020032004 |
| PUBMED: | 2464981 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Article -- Export Date: 14 April 2020 -- Source: Scopus |
Altmetric
Citation Impact
BMJ Impact Analytics
Related MSK Work