Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment V3

Journal CME Article: Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment V3

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The presentation discusses sentinel node biopsy using ICG-SPI for enhanced identification. This method involves injecting a radiotracer preoperatively and ICG intraoperatively, aiding in accurately locating and removing the sentinel node while reducing lymphocele risk. ICG-SPI is particularly useful when the preoperative radiotracer fails to migrate, as demonstrated in patients where technetium did not migrate. In such cases, ICG is injected intraoperatively, providing a visible glow to guide sentinel node removal, allowing accurate staging of conditions like melanoma.

Keywords

sentinel node biopsy

ICG-SPI

radiotracer

lymphocele risk

melanoma staging