Since the introduction of sentinel node biopsy in 1990 as a minimally invasive surgical technique for the diagnosis of melanoma lymphatic metastases, the number of applications has expanded. We review applications and the current status of sentinel node biopsy in melanoma, breast, colon, gastric, esophageal, head and neck, thyroid, and lung cancer. Variations on techniques specific to each organ are explained, and the current role of sentinel node biopsy in diagnosis and treatment is discussed.

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淋巴映射和哨兵节点分析：当前的概念和应用

自从 1990 年将前哨淋巴结活检作为一种用于诊断黑色素瘤淋巴转移的微创手术技术引入以来，其应用范围不断扩大。我们回顾了前哨淋巴结活检在黑色素瘤、乳腺癌、结肠癌、胃癌、食管癌、头颈癌、甲状腺癌和肺癌中的应用和现状。解释了每个器官特有的技术变化，并讨论了前哨淋巴结活检在诊断和治疗中的当前作用。