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Operation of primary melanoma of pectoral region and sentinel node biopsy
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After the diagnosis of primary melanoma of pectoral region had been established, the patient was referred to lymphoscintigraphy with gamma camera (techencium; nanno colloid). Two hours after the administration of the contrast medium, the operation commenced. During the operation the primary tumor wa...s excised, and the sentinel node was detected with the use of gamma probe and also excised.
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This video shows an operation for primary melanoma of the pectoral region combined with sentinel node biopsy. After lymphoscintigraphy with a gamma camera, the primary tumor is excised and the sentinel node is detected with a gamma probe and excised.
Key points
- Covers primary melanoma of the pectoral region after diagnosis was established
- Shows lymphoscintigraphy with a gamma camera before the operation
- Shows excision of the primary tumor
- Shows sentinel node detection with a gamma probe and its excision
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