The Value of Computerized Tomography in Evaluation of Pelvic Lymph Nodes

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No AccessJournal of Urology1 Jul 1981The Value of Computerized Tomography in Evaluation of Pelvic Lymph Nodes Kenneth H. Benson, Richard A. Watson, David B. Spring, and Robert E. Agee Kenneth H. BensonKenneth H. Benson Current address: Department of Urology, United States Air Force Regional Hospital Carswell, Carswell Air Force Base, Texas 76127. More articles by this author , Richard A. WatsonRichard A. Watson More articles by this author , David B. SpringDavid B. Spring More articles by this author , and Robert E. AgeeRobert E. Agee More articles by this author View All Author Informationhttps://doi.org/10.1016/S0022-5347(17)54383-9AboutPDF ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints ShareFacebookLinked InTwitterEmail To assess the accuracy of computerized tomography in the preoperative detection of pelvic lymph node enlargement we evaluated prospectively 23 patients with potentially resectable cancer of the prostate. Subsequent staging pelvic lymphadenectomy revealed falsely negative studies in 7 patients and a falsely positive study in 1. The inaccuracy of computerized tomography mitigates against its use as a preoperative staging modality and confirms the value of pelvic lymphadenectomy as a means of detecting pelvic lymph node enlargement in patients with cancer of the prostate. © 1981 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.FiguresReferencesRelatedDetailsCited ByABUZALLOUF S, DAYES I and LUKKA H (2018) BASELINE STAGING OF NEWLY DIAGNOSED PROSTATE CANCER: A SUMMARY OF THE LITERATUREJournal of Urology, VOL. 171, NO. 6 Part 1, (2122-2127), Online publication date: 1-Jun-2004.Parra R, Isorna S, Garcia Perez M, Cummings J and Boullier J (2018) Radical Perineal Prostatectomy without Pelvic Lymphadenectomy: Selection Criteria and Early ResultsJournal of Urology, VOL. 155, NO. 2, (612-615), Online publication date: 1-Feb-1996.Wolf J, Cher M, Dall'Era M, Presti J, Hricak H and Carroll P (2018) Original Articles: Prostate Cancer: The Use and Accuracy of Cross-Sectional Imaging and Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology for Detection of Pelvic Lymph Node Metastases Before Radical ProstatectomyJournal of Urology, VOL. 153, NO. 3S, (993-999), Online publication date: 1-Mar-1995.Rukstalis D, Gerber G, Vogelzang N, Haraf D, Straus F and Chodak G (2018) Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection: A Review of 103 Consecutive CasesJournal of Urology, VOL. 151, NO. 3, (670-674), Online publication date: 1-Mar-1994.Guazzoni G, Montorsi F, Bergamaschi F, Bellinzoni P, Centemero A, Consonni P and Rigatti P (2018) Open Surgical Revision of Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymphadenectomy for Staging of Prostate Cancer: The Impact of Laparoscopic Learning CurveJournal of Urology, VOL. 151, NO. 4, (930-933), Online publication date: 1-Apr-1994.Bluestein D, Bostwick D, Bergstralh E and Oesterling J (2018) Eliminating the Need for Bilateral Pelvic Lymphadenectomy in Select Patients with Prostate CancerJournal of Urology, VOL. 151, NO. 5, (1315-1320), Online publication date: 1-May-1994.Flanigan R, Mohler J, King C, Atwell J, Umer M, Loh F and McRoberts J (2018) Preoperative Lymph Node Evaluation in Prostatic Cancer Patients Who are Surgical Candidates: The Role of Lymphangiography and Computerized Tomography Scanning with Directed Fine Needle AspirationJournal of Urology, VOL. 134, NO. 1, (84-86), Online publication date: 1-Jul-1985.Correa R (2018) Editorial CommentJournal of Urology, VOL. 134, NO. 1, (86-86), Online publication date: 1-Jul-1985. (2018) Reply by AuthorsJournal of Urology, VOL. 134, NO. 1, (86-86), Online publication date: 1-Jul-1985.Boccon Gibod L, Katz M, Cochand B, Le Portz B and Steg A (2018) Lymphography and Percutaneous Fine Needle Node Aspiration Biopsy in the Staging of Bladder CarcinomaJournal of Urology, VOL. 132, NO. 1, (24-26), Online publication date: 1-Jul-1984.Smith J, Seaman J, Gleidman J and Middleton R (2018) Pelvic Lymph Node Metastasis from Prostatic Cancer: Influence of Tumor Grade and Stage in 452 Consecutive PatientsJournal of Urology, VOL. 130, NO. 2, (290-292), Online publication date: 1-Aug-1983.Paulson D (2018) Editorial CommentJournal of Urology, VOL. 130, NO. 2, (292-292), Online publication date: 1-Aug-1983. (2018) Reply by AuthorsJournal of Urology, VOL. 130, NO. 2, (292-292), Online publication date: 1-Aug-1983. Volume 126Issue 1July 1981Page: 63-64 Advertisement Copyright & Permissions© 1981 by The American Urological Association Education and Research, Inc.MetricsAuthor Information Kenneth H. Benson Current address: Department of Urology, United States Air Force Regional Hospital Carswell, Carswell Air Force Base, Texas 76127. More articles by this author Richard A. Watson More articles by this author David B. Spring More articles by this author Robert E. Agee More articles by this author Expand All Advertisement PDF DownloadLoading ...