Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Pages 238-243 , April 2008

Sentinel Node Micrometastases Have High Proliferative Potential in Gastric Cancer

Received 21 December 2006

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doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.04.037

Journal of Surgical Research
Volume 145, Issue 2 , Pages 238-243 , April 2008

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