Overview
Fluorescence Surgery for Sentinel Node Identification in Melanoma
Status:
Recruiting
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2021-12-01
2021-12-01
Target enrollment:
0
0
Participant gender:
All
All
Summary
Sentinel node biopsy is a surgical procedure used to find melanoma lymph node metastasis (i.e. groin/axilla) in very early stages. This study aims to add a new technology over the standard procedure - a fluorescent contrast (indocyanine green) using special light (near infra-red) - looking for more precise diagnosis of the presence of the lymph node metastasis.Phase:
N/AAccepts Healthy Volunteers?
NoDetails
Lead Sponsor:
Barretos Cancer Hospital
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:- Patients eligible for sentinel node biopsy in standard care
Exclusion Criteria:
- Previous neoplasia
- Previous surgery or scar in the lymph node basin or primary tumor, except primary
tumor biopsy
- Local recurrence
- Hypersensibility or allergy history to indocyanine or Iodine-based contrast media