The benefit of sentinel lymph node biopsy in elderly patients with melanoma: A retrospective analysis of SEER Medicare data (2010-2018)

Sentinel lymph node status is critical for melanoma staging and treatment. However, the factors influencing SLNB and its oncologic benefits in elderly patients are unclear. We conducted a retrospective analysis of patients aged ≥65 with clinically node-negative melanoma and Breslow depth ≥1 mm, usi...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The American journal of surgery 2024-11, Vol.237, p.115896
Hauptverfasser:	Shen, Nathan, Ramanathan, Siddharth, Horns, Joshua J, Hyngstrom, John R, Bowles, Tawnya L, Grossman, Douglas, Asare, Elliot A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Biopsy Cancer Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Comorbidity Epidemiology Ischemia Lymph nodes Lymphatic system Medical prognosis Medicare Melanoma Mortality Older people Patients Regression analysis Statistical models Surveillance Tumors Variables
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