Background The role of sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy in melanoma care remains controversial and is not included in most guidelines for the management of melanoma in Europe.
Objective To evaluate the practice of SLN biopsy for melanoma.
Methods In 2008, a self-administered questionnaire was mailed to physicians in 49 hospitals in France.
Results Questionnaires were returned by 34 (69.3%). A median number of 90 new cases of melanoma were treated each year per centre. SLN biopsy was performed routinely in 21 (61.7%) centres. The practice of SLN biopsy for melanoma was recommended ...
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