THE ROLE OF LYMPHADENECTOMY IN ENDOMETRIAL CANCER

<p>Background. Lymphatics are the main pathway for distant spread of endometrial cancer. The node groups most commonly involved are located along the iliac and retroperitoneal vessels. Therefore, pelvic and aortic lymphadenectomy are performed for staging and therapeutic purposes.</p><...

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Main Authors: Iztok Takač, Darja Arko, Robert Bali, Nina Čas Sikošek, Borut Gorišek, Dunja Zukanović
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Slovenian Medical Association 2003-12-01
Series:Zdravniški Vestnik
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Online Access:http://vestnik.szd.si/index.php/ZdravVest/article/view/1963