Table 1 Comparison of SNs’ detection by ordinary light and infrared light
Ordinary light | Infrared ray light | |
|---|---|---|
ICG-positive node detection | 28/36 (78 %) | 36/36 |
The number of ICG-positive nodes | 3.4 ± 3.7* (0 to 16)+ | 9.2 ± 5.9* (2 to 25)+ |
Lymph node metastasis sensitivity | 1/5 (20 %) | 5/5 (100 %) |