Predictors of SLNB in Thin Melanoma: Understanding the Impact of the American Joint Committee on Cancer 8th Edition Staging System
After implementation of the AJCC 8th edition staging criteria, surgeons have become more selective in SLNB use with a resulting increase in SLNB positivity rate. Fewer SLNBs in T1a and more SLNBs in nonulcerated T1b are being performed.
Authors
- Walter R F Donica (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0423-8377)
- Michael E. Egger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8263-751X)
- Kyle R Stephens
- Kelly M McMasters
- Prejesh Philips
Institutions
- University of Louisville (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of the American College of Surgeons
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/xcs.0000000000001296
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.09