Exploring an Alternative Preoperative Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping Method Using a Magnetic Tracer and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Melanoma Patients: SCARLETT Study Protocol
Elimination of radiation exposure is beneficial for both patients and healthcare personnel. Moreover, logistic challenges will be eliminated as SPIO can be injected several days before surgery, immediately followed by MRI scanning. Scheduled surgeries will not be jeopardized by preoperative logistics and procedures. It will increase hospital-oriented productivity, patient-friendliness and comfort as surgical delays are avoided.
Authors
- Elisabeth R. M. van Haaren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5582-2445)
- Merel A. Spiekerman van Weezelenburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1863-7857)
- Rachelle Körver‐Steeman
- Yvonne L. J. Vissers (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2890-8390)
- James van Bastelaar
- Alfred Janssen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8067-064X)
- Loeki Aldenhoven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6639-1601)
- Damir Kuburic
- Geerard L. Beets (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1671-9912)
- Sander M. J. van Kuijk (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2796-729X)
- Milou H. Martens
- Patricia J.F. Quaedvlieg
- Caroline Frotscher
Institutions
- Maastricht University Medical Centre (NL)
- Maastricht University (NL)
- Zuyderland Medisch Centrum (NL)
- Maastro Clinic (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- European Surgical Research
- Published
- 2025-11-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000549828
- Primary Topic
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Materials and Energy Research Center