Abstract
The number of identified lymph nodes (LNs) is an essential element in the pathologist's rapport on colorectal resection specimens with carcinoma (CRSC). A considerable number of papers discuss the acceptable minimum number of identified LNs to secure a correct LN status (LNS). Details as to the most appropriate grossing technique for LN detection are, however, largely lacking. In this paper the influence of the time invested by the pathologist in the pursuit of LN is investigated.
Translated title of the contribution | Resection time and number of detected colorectal lymph nodes in resection specimens with carcinoma |
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Original language | Danish |
Journal | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Volume | 171 |
Issue number | 35 |
Pages (from-to) | 2458-62 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |