Diffusion-weighted-preparation (D-prep) MRI as a future extension of SPECT/CT based surgical planning for sentinel node procedures in the head and neck area?

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
6054580	Oral Oncology	2016	7 Pages	PDF

Abstract

Diffusion-weighted-preparation MRN enabled improved delineation of LNs and their surrounding delicate anatomical structures in the areas that most often harbor SNs in the head-and-neck. Based on our findings a combined SPECT/MRI approach is envisioned for future surgical planning of complex SN resections in this region.

Keywords

Surgical planning Sentinel node biopsy Head-and-neck cancer

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Diffusion-weighted-preparation (D-prep) MRI as a future extension of SPECT/CT based surgical planning for sentinel node procedures in the head and neck area?

Authors

Tessa Buckle, Gijs H. KleinJan, Thijs Engelen, Nynke S. van den Berg, Marco C. DeRuiter, Uulke van der Heide, Renato A. Valdes Olmos, Andrew Webb, Mark A. van Buchem, Alfons J. Balm, Fijs W.B. van Leeuwen,