Prevention of Postoperative Lymphedema for Breast Cancer Surgery with Axillary Lymph Node Dissection Combined with Lympha and Lymphatic Preservation: Patient Selection and Outcomes

Lymphedema remains common following breast cancer axillary node dissection (ALND) for lymph node metastasis, and Radiation Therapy (RT) increases lymphedema risk further to approximately 30%. Axillary reverse mapping (ARM) identifies the lymphatics draining the arm, and Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventative Healing Approach (LYMPHA) includes lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) at the time of ALND for lymphedema prevention.

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Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - October 22, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Mardi R. Karin, Hui He, Victoria R. Posternak, Audrey Bowler, Dung Nguyen Tags: Breast Source Type: research