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Sentinel lymph node detection rates based on dye technique used.
| Technique | Any SLN | Bilateral | Unilateral | Para-aortic only | None |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indocyanine green (n=62) | 57 (92%) | 32 (52%) | 23 (37%) | 2 (3%) | 5 (8%) |
| Blue dye only (n=28) | 23 (82%) | 11 (39%) | 12 (43%) | 0 | 5 (18%) |
| Blue dye + technetium-99 (n=11) | 10 (91%) | 9 (82%) | 1 (9%) | 0 | 1 (9%) |
| Total (n=101) | 90 (89%) | 52 (58%) | 36 (40%) | 2 (2%) | 11 (11%) |
P = 0.35
