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Debating the mathematical model to validate the sentinel lymph biopsy techniques in breast cancer patients. The danger of bias and its practical implications
The Breast, 10/28/09

David M–R et al. – The classic concept of sentinel lymph node to calculate sensitivity, specificity and positive PV can result in a bias. The magnitude of this bias will vary in terms of the obtained values, but its direction is always optimistic.

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Sentinel lymph node biopsy from the vantage point of an oncologic surgeon
Clinics in Dermatology, 11/17/09 Relevance Score: 82%

Reoperative sentinel lymph node biopsy in ipsilateral breast cancer relapse
The Breast, 10/28/09 Relevance Score: 81%

Sentinel node biopsy in breast cancer: Time has come to systematically perform it before planned axillary clearance
The Breast, 11/12/09 Relevance Score: 80%

High-frequency 30-MHz sonography in preoperative assessment of tumor thickness of primary melanoma: usefulness in determination of surgical margin and indication for sentinel lymph node biopsy
International Journal of Clinical Oncology, 11/02/09 Relevance Score: 80%

Targeted high-resolution ultrasound is not an effective substitute for sentinel lymph node biopsy in patients with primary cutaneous melanoma
Journal of Clinical Oncology, 10/02/09 Relevance Score: 80%