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ArticleIrish journal of medical science

Safety guidelines for radiolocalised sentinel node resection.

N Nugent, A D Hill, M Casey, L Kelly, B Dijkstra, C D Collins, E W McDermott, N O'Higgins

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Article in Irish journal of medical science. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 11 papers, 4 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

11 citing papers in PubMed, 4 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.

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  4. EANM-EORTC general recommendations for sentinel node diagnostics in melanoma.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2009
    Guideline
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  8. EANM practice guidelines for lymphoscintigraphy and sentinel lymph node biopsy in melanoma.European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging · 2015
    Article
  9. The sentinel node in breast cancer.Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society · 2008
    Review
  10. The sentinel node in breast cancer: an update.Cancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society · 2005
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

N NugentUniversity Department of Surgery, St Vincent's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
A D Hill
M Casey
L Kelly
B Dijkstra
C D Collins
E W McDermott
N O'Higgins

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundSentinel node radiolocalisation procedures are associated with low levels of radiation exposure. Radioactive material is present in the operating theatre and pathology laboratory. In most hospitals there are no official regulations in place for sentinel node radiation exposure.

aimTo establish guidelines on the safety of sentinel node mapping with emphasis on the management of radioisotopes.

methodsThe current literature regarding sentinel node procedures and radiation safety was reviewed. EU and US radiation safety regulations were scrutinised.

resultsPersonnel involved in sentinel node procedures are exposed to low levels of radiation. These levels are not high enough to require designated radiation workers in the theatre and pathology laboratory. Awareness of radiation safety and certain precautions during the procedure and processing of the specimen can further reduce levels of exposure.

conclusionAlthough low levels of radiation exposure are associated with sentinel node procedures, awareness of radiation safety and adherence to regulations, along with close interdepartmental co-operation, are recommended for further reduction in radiation exposure and safe application of this technique.

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PMID11918328

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