Table 1 Number and location of SLNs imaged by lymphoscintigraphy, preoperative probe fhSPECT, and preoperative camera fhSPECT, and number and location of SLNs subsequently excised during surgery
Case | Melanoma site | Lympho-scintigraphy | Probe fhSPECT | Camera fhSPECT | Excised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Right lower abdomen | 2 Left groin 0 Right groin | No scan No scan | 3 Left groin 5 Right groin | 3 Left groin 1 Right groin |
4 | Midline epigastrium | 1 Left axilla 1 Right axilla | 1 Left axilla No scan | 4 Left axilla 3 Right axilla | 2 Left axilla 1 Right axilla |
5 | Lower back | 4 Left groin 5 Right groin | 1 Left groin 1 Right groin | 2 Left groin 4 Right groin | 2 Left groin 2 Right groin |
6 | Left heel | 1 Left knee 1 left Groin | 0 Left knee 1 Left groin | 2 Left knee 3 Left groin | 0 Left knee 1 Left groin |
7 | Right upper back | 1 Right axilla | No scan | 5 Right axilla | 3 Right axilla |