A comparison of formalin and GEWF in fixation of colorectal carcinoma specimens: rates of lymph node retrieval and effect on TNM staging.
Joanne HorneNorman J CarrAdrian C BatemanNgianga KandalaJody AdamsSónia SilvaIsobel RyderPublished in: Journal of clinical pathology (2015)
The routine use of adjunct techniques to identify additional lymph nodes is unnecessary with underlying high-quality dissection practice. Emphasis should be placed upon education and training, spending appropriate time dissecting and ensuring specimens are sufficiently fixed beforehand.