Latissimus dorsi flap with vascularized lymph node transfer for lymphedema treatment: Technique, outcomes, indications and review of literature
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.24347
Abstract: One of the surgical treatment options for lymphedema is vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT). We present our experience with latissimus dorsi (LD) flap based VLNT for lymphedema treatment. read more here.
Keywords: latissimus dorsi; dorsi flap; treatment; vascularized lymph ... See more keywords
Vascularized gastroepiploic lymph node transfer significantly improves breast cancer‐related lymphedema
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25607
Abstract: Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) is a surgical treatment for lymphedema. Multiple methods have been described and each has significant disadvantages. read more here.
Keywords: lymph node; vascularized gastroepiploic; node transfer;
Combined lymph node transfer and suction‐assisted lipectomy in lymphedema treatment: A prospective study
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30855
Abstract: Recent studies have analyzed the combination of suction‐assisted lipectomy (SAL) and vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) in lymphedema treatment, reporting positive outcomes. However, it is difficult to draw conclusions due to the heterogeneity of the… read more here.
Keywords: suction assisted; assisted lipectomy; lymphedema treatment; lymph node ... See more keywords
Sentinel node restoration by vascularized lymph node transfer in mice.
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DOI: 10.1002/micr.30981
Abstract: BACKGROUND Recent reports have indicated that vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) may improve the impaired immunity in lymphedema but there has been no report concerning anti-cancer immunity. In the early tumor immune response, dendritic cells… read more here.
Keywords: node; vascularized lymph; lymph node; node transfer ... See more keywords
Vascularized lymph node transfer with submental free flap.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.anorl.2019.11.004
Abstract: Limb lymphoedema is common in patients who have undergone inguinal or axillary lymph node dissection. Lymphoedema seriously impacts the patient's quality of life by inducing adipogenesis, fibrosis and repeated episodes of lymphangitis and cellulitis. Following… read more here.
Keywords: flap; free flap; vascularized lymph; node transfer ... See more keywords