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Completion Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma Patients With a Positive Sentinel Node Biopsy Remains Standard of Care

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  1. Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Center and University of Melbourne Department of Surgery, St Andrew’s Place, East Melbourne, 3002, Australia

    Michael A. Henderson MD, FRACS

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Henderson, M.A. Completion Lymphadenectomy for Melanoma Patients With a Positive Sentinel Node Biopsy Remains Standard of Care. Ann Surg Oncol 13, 761–763 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1245/ASO.2006.09.915

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