Title of article :
Lymph Node Status in Colorectal Cancer; Is There a Case for Auditing the Pathologist and the Surgeon?
Author/Authors :
Salmo ، Emil Department of Histopathology - Royal Oldham Hospital - Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust , Haboubi ، Najib Royal Oldham Hospital - Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Abstract :
The significance of nodal metastasis as a prognostic factor in colorectal cancer is universally recognised and accepted. This article discusses the various factors that govern lymph node harvest and how to improve that. We will discuss the outcome of lymph node harvest as a possible form of auditing the surgical technique and the pathologist dedication.
Keywords :
Lymph Node , Colorectal Cancer , Pathologist
Journal title :
Annals of Colorectal Research
Journal title :
Annals of Colorectal Research
