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Association of lymphatic flow velocity with surgical outcomes in patients undergoing lymphovenous anastomosis for breast cancer-related lymphedema
PurposeLymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is primarily used for treating early-stage lymphedema. Here, we aimed to investigate the relationship between...
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Predictive role of lymphoscintigraphy undergoing lymphovenous anastomosis in patients with lower extremity lymphedema: a preliminary study
BackgroundWe investigated whether preoperative lymphoscintigraphy could predict the treatment response of unilateral lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)...
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Step-by-Step Instruction: Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis (LVA) Techniques
Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is one of the lymphovenous shunt operations, in which a lymph vessel is anastomosed to a venule or a small vein...
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Simultaneous Ipsilateral Vascularized Lymph Node Transplantation and Contralateral Lymphovenous Anastomosis in Bilateral Extremity Lymphedema with Different Severities
BackgroundExtremity lymphedema can occur bilaterally with different severities on each side. The aim of this study is to investigate the treatment...
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100 anastomoses: a two-year single-center experience with robotic-assisted micro- and supermicrosurgery for lymphatic reconstruction
Robotic-assisted microsurgery has gained significant attention in recent years following the introduction of two dedicated microsurgical robotic...
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Is bioimpedance spectroscopy a useful tool for objectively assessing lymphovenous bypass surgical outcomes in breast cancer-related lymphedema?
PurposeWe sought to determine if bioimpedance spectroscopy (BIS) measurements can accurately assess changes in breast cancer-related lymphedema...
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Lymphovenous Bypass and Lymphoid Tissue Transfer
This chapter focuses on indications and techniques of lymphatic surgery carried out to treat breast cancer–related upper extremity lymphedema which...
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Percutaneous Extra-Anatomic Lymphovenous Bypass Creation: Toward Treatment of Central Conducting Lymphatic Obstructions
IntroductionProtein-losing enteropathy manifests as a loss of serum proteins through the gastrointestinal tract, resulting in hypoproteinemia,...
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Intraoperative Perforator Avulsion in Free Flap Breast Reconstruction
Perforator avulsion is a rare, feared and highly morbid complication in free flap transfer. Intraoperative and postoperative pedicle anastomosis...
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Surgical Treatment and Innovations in Soft Tissue Sarcoma Care
The multimodal treatment of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) is subject to constant change and further development. The chapter “Surgical Treatment and...
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Step-by-Step Instruction: Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Lymphedema Risk Reduction in Breast Cancer Management
Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) is a microsurgical technique performed at the time of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) to reduce the...
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Lympho-venous anastomosis for the treatment of congenital and acquired lesions of the central lymphatic system: a multidisciplinary treatment approach
Congenital and acquired lesions of the central lymphatic system represent rare entities with a significant morbidity. The optimal treatment strategy...
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Lymphatic Supermicrosurgery
Supermicrosurgery, sophisticated microsurgical techniques allowing dissection and anastomosis of vessels smaller than 0.5 mm, allows various...
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Performance of microvascular anastomosis with a new robotic visualization system: proof of concept
Microvascular procedures require visual magnification of the surgical field, e.g. by a microscope. This can be accompanied by an unergonomic posture...
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Advances in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema
PurposeBreast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) represents a lifelong risk for breast cancer survivors and once acquired becomes a lifelong burden....
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Pre- and Post-Microsurgical Rehabilitation Interventions and Outcomes on Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: a Systematic Review
Purpose of ReviewBreast cancer–related lymphedema (BCRL) is a debilitating progressive disease resulting in various impairments and dysfunctions....
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Supermicrosurgical treatment for lymphedema: a systematic review and network meta-analysis protocol
BackgroundLymphedema is a condition that affects up to 130 million subjects worldwide. Since it is related to several complications and a significant...
