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
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
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