A Single Institution Experience With Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction: Impact of Insurance Coverage on Risk Reduction
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.28067
Abstract: Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) performed to prevent breast cancer related lymphedema is not consistently covered by insurance payors in the United States. read more here.
Keywords: single institution; institution experience; immediate lymphatic; lymphatic reconstruction ... See more keywords
Impact of Obesity on Surgical and Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction
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DOI: 10.1055/a-2717-5063
Abstract: Abstract Background While obesity is a known risk factor for developing breast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), its impact on outcomes of immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) is yet to be elucidated.… read more here.
Keywords: patient reported; obesity; immediate lymphatic; lymphatic reconstruction ... See more keywords
The All but Forgotten Mascagni-Sappey Pathway: Learning from Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1694757
Abstract: BACKGROUND Upper extremity lymphedema occurs in 25 to 40% of patients after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) or the lymphatic micro- surgical preventative healing approach has demonstrated a significant decrease in… read more here.
Keywords: lymphatic reconstruction; immediate lymphatic; upper arm; mascagni sappey ... See more keywords
588 Investigating the Oncological Impact of Lymphatic Reconstruction Within Patients with Upper and Lower Limb Malignancy: A Systematic Review
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DOI: 10.1093/bjs/znaf128.517
Abstract: There are several studies discussing the lymphoedema-related outcomes of lymphatic reconstruction, but there is a dearth of literature reporting on the subsequent oncological outcomes. A major concern is the potential for an increased metastasis. The… read more here.
Keywords: review; lower limb; reconstruction; lymphatic reconstruction ... See more keywords
Hospital Setting Impact on Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema and Quality-of-Life Afte Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000012646
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hospital setting may influence surgical outcomes, but its impact on immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) for preventing breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) is unknown. This study assesses BCRL incidence and… read more here.
Keywords: breast cancer; immediate lymphatic; lymphatic reconstruction; hospital setting ... See more keywords
The Learning Curve: Trends in the First 100 Immediate Lymphatic Reconstructions Performed at a Single Institution.
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002884
Abstract: BACKGROUND Cancer-related lymphedema will affect 10% to 50% of breast cancer survivors. Early data show that immediate lymphatic reconstruction may help prevent breast cancer lymphedema; however, the details have not been fully elucidated. The purpose… read more here.
Keywords: first 100; learning curve; lymphatic reconstruction; cancer ... See more keywords
We Are Not Speaking the Same Language
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000003823
Abstract: Introduction Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes provide a uniform language for medical billing, but specific codes have not been assigned for lymphatic reconstruction techniques. The authors hypothesized that inadequate codes would contribute to heterogeneous coding… read more here.
Keywords: care; language; cpt codes; lymphatic reconstruction ... See more keywords
Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction after Axillary Lymphadenectomy: A Single-Institution Early Experience
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-020-09104-2
Abstract: Lymphedema is progressive arm swelling from lymphatic dysfunction which can occur in 30% patients undergoing axillary dissection/radiation for breast cancer. Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) is performed in an attempt decrease the risk of lymphedema in… read more here.
Keywords: lymphatic reconstruction; axillary lymphadenectomy; immediate lymphatic; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Long-Term Outcomes of Lymphedema After Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction Following Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-025-17301-0
Abstract: Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) significantly affects quality-of-life after axillary lymph node dissection (ALND). Although immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) may reduce BCRL incidence, its long-term outcomes and predictors remain unclear. We report long-term BCRL prevalence in… read more here.
Keywords: long term; immediate lymphatic; reconstruction; lymphatic reconstruction ... See more keywords