Table 4.
First Positive Sentinel Lymph Node Identified by Order and Radioactive Counts (38 SLN Positive Patients)
| Order of SLN Removed | Radioactive Counts | Positive SLN (%) | Cumulative Number (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Highest | 27 (71.1) | 27 (71.1) |
| 2nd Highest | 3 (7.9) | 30 (79.0) | |
| >2nd Highest | 1 (2.6) | 31 (81.6) | |
| 2nd | Highest | 3 (7.9) | 34 (89.5) |
| 2nd Highest | 3 (7.9) | 37 (97.4) | |
| >2nd Highest | 0 (0) | 37 (97.4) | |
| 3rd | Highest | 1 (2.6) | 38 (100) |
| 2nd Highest | 0 (0) | ||
| >2nd Highest | 0 (0) | ||