Lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: A review of risk stratification and surgical decision-making

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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Oct 15, 2026; 18(10): 123261
Published online Oct 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.123261

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Figure 4 Comparative overview of imaging modalities for lymph node metastasis assessment in early gastric cancer. Computed tomography, endoscopic ultrasound, and positron emission tomography-computed tomography provide complementary anatomical, morphological, and metabolic information, respectively. These modalities have distinct advantages and limitations and collectively contribute to preoperative evaluation of lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer. PET-CT: Positron emission tomography-computed tomography.

Citation: Xia MT, Zhou Q, Han H, Zhang D, Fan X. Lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: A review of risk stratification and surgical decision-making. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(10): 123261
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.123261

Xia MT, Zhou Q, Han H, Zhang D, Fan X. Lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: A review of risk stratification and surgical decision-making. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2026; 18(10): 123261 [DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.123261]

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