Inguinal lymph node metastases from rectal adenocarcinoma: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Inguinal lymph nodes are a rare but recognised site of metastasis in rectal adenocarcinoma. No guideline or consensus exists for the management of such cases. This review aims to provide a contemporary and comprehensive analysis of the published literature to aid clinical decision-making.

Methods

Systematic searches were performed using the PubMed, Embase, MEDLINE and Scopus and Cochrane CENTRAL Library databases from inception till December 2022. All studies reporting on the presentation, prognosis or management of patients with inguinal lymph node metastases (ILNM) were included. Pooled proportion meta-analyses were completed when possible and descriptive synthesis was utilised for the remaining outcomes. The Joanna Briggs Institute tool for case series was used to

SUBMITTER: Wyatt J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10562269 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature