Gastric cancer: predictors of recurrence when lymph-node dissection is inadequate

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The TNM classification (sixth edition) requires at least 15 lymph nodes to be examined to allow an accurate staging. However, in our environment, only 20% of patients have the recommended minimum of 15 nodes removed.</p> <p&...

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Main Author: Uña Esther
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/7/1/69