Sentinel node biopsy in melanoma of the trunk and the extremities in tumescent local anesthesia.

摘要: Background The sentinel node biopsy (SNB) of axilla and groin is a common staging procedure can be done in both general anesthesia local anesthesia. Objective To investigate the efficacy tumescent (TLA) as widely used type dermatologic surgery for SNB groin. Method From 1999 to 2002, 195 patients underwent or groin. A 0.1% solution with prilocaine was used. In cases which did not produce complete analgesia, there additional medication using Midazolam Tramadol. Results 74.9% patients, TLA sufficient sole method. 25.1%, sedation became necessary. Additional required 31.9% 17.3% groin; 26.6% axillas 25% received Midazolam. Two combination Tramadol. Conclusion good alternative other anesthetic techniques, example, infiltration anesthesia.