[Radio-guided resection of residual metastatic lymph node from a previously resected neuroendocrine tumor].

Ann Chir

Service de chirurgie générale et digestive, CHU Rangueil, 1, avenue J. Poulhès, 31403 Toulouse, France.

Published: June 2001

Neuroendocrine tumors are slowly growing and carry a high risk of recurrence. Somatostatin receptor scintigraphy is considered as the gold standard for preoperative evaluation and postoperative follow-up. The use of an intraoperative detection probe makes easier a complete resection of abdominal residual or recurrent tumor. These resections may be incomplete because of the small size of the tumor and the postoperative adhesions. Radio-guided surgery is recommended in order to reduce the need for reoperation.

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