SLNB results in 18 patients
| Ratio (%) | |
|---|---|
| Type of lymph nodes | |
| Preauricular | 22/30 (73%) |
| Jugulodigastric | 4/30 (13%) |
| Submandibular | 4/30 (13%) |
| Positive lymph nodes | 2/18 (11%) of patients |
| Blue nodes | 10/30 (33%) |
| Complications | |
| Transient blue stain | 5/16 (31%) |
| Transient facial nerve palsy | 1/18 (6%) |
| Median follow-up period (months) | 20 (range 6–36 months) |
| False-negative results | 0% |
SLNB, sentinel lymph node biopsy.