Efficacy of indocyanine green fluoroscopy for sentinel node biopsy in head and neck melanoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The objective of this review was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of ICG (indocyanine green) for sentinel lymph node (SLN) detection in head and neck melanoma. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement standards (PRISMA) were followed when conducting this review with a comprehensive search of the following online databases; Google Scholar, PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, and CENTRAL, World Health Organization International Clinical Trials Registry (http://apps.who.

Attitudes, Influences and Perceptions towards Plastic Surgery amongst Medical Students.

Introduction: Plastic surgery is a dynamic and evolving field but remains poorly understood due to lack of knowledge, media misconceptions and recent changes to medical undergraduate curricula. To address issues around student interest and recruitment into the speciality, it is imperative to understand the factors influencing medical students and future clinicians.

Aims: To examine influences, interest and perceptions of plastic surgery amongst Scottish medical students and explore methods to increase undergraduate engagement.