Table 2.
Sentinel lymph node detection, distribution and metastasis
| Variable | n=100 cases, n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SLN detection rate | 98/100 (98) | |
| SLN mapping failure | 2/100 | |
| SLN detected patients - laterality of mapping (n=98) | ||
| Bilateral SLN mapping | 92/98 (93.9) | |
| Unilateral SLN mapping only | 6/98 (6.1) | |
| Median number of SLNs harvested per patient (range) | 4 (1-7) | |
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| Location of SLN | Right | Left |
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| Pelvic | ||
| Obturator | 61 (62.2) | 53 (54.1) |
| Internal iliac | 57 (58.2) | 68 (69.9) |
| External iliac | 28 (28.6) | 34 (34.7) |
| Common iliac | 17 (17.3) | 5 (5.1) |
| Para aortic | 14 (14.3) | |
| Unusual site (pre-sacral) | 6 (6.1) | |
| Number of patients with SLN metastasis (n+) | 8/98 | |
SLNs: Sentinel lymph nodes