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Sentinel Node Mapping in Lung Cancer

From the Section of Thoracic Surgery, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Evanston, Illinois.

Correspondence: Address correspondence and reprint requests to: Michael J. Liptay, MD, Section of Thoracic Surgery, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Burch 100, 2650 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201; Fax: 847-570-2899; E-mail: m-liptay{at}nwu.edu

ABSTRACT

Lymph node metastases are the most significant prognostic factor in localized non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Nodal micrometastases may not be detected with current standard histologic methods. We review our experience with intraoperative injection of radioisotope, the current state of the technique, and the experience of other groups with alternate methods and tracers.

Key Words: Lung cancer • Lymph node metastases • Sentinal node mapping

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