The benefit of sentinel lymph node biopsy in elderly patients with melanoma: A retrospective analysis of SEER Medicare data (2010-2018).
Nathan ShenSiddharth RamanathanJoshua J HornsJohn R HyngstromTawnya L BowlesDouglas GrossmanElliot A Asare
Published in: American journal of surgery (2024)
Though less frequently performed, SLNB is associated with lower mortality in elderly melanoma patients. Advanced age alone should not contraindicate SLNB.