Retrospective Evaluation of Factors Affecting Lymph Node Retrieval Following Gastrectomies with Oncologic Intent

Background Adequate lymphadenectomy is an important factor affecting survival in gastric cancer patients. Retrieval and examination of at least 15 lymph nodes is recommended in order to properly stage gastric malignancies. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the proportion of patients und...

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Main Authors: Steven Fuchs, Itamar Ashkenazi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Rambam Health Care Campus 2021-04-01
Series:Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal
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Online Access:https://www.rmmj.org.il/issues/49/1200/manuscript