Background Lymphedema is one of the most dreaded side effects to any cancer treatment
involving lymphadenectomy. Progressed lymphedema is adversely complex and currently …

Background Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is the first-line treatment for
lymphedema in many hospitals. However, many aspects of its effects remain unclear. This …

Background Inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy carries a high risk of lower limb
lymphedema. This report describes the feasibility of performing multiple lymphatic-venous …

El linfedema es la acumulación de fluido rico en proteínas en el intersticio, secundario a
anomalías en el sistema de transporte linfático. En países desarrollados se relaciona más …

Background Lymph node flap transfer popularity for treatment of extremity lymphedema is
increasing quickly. Multiple flap donor sites were described in search of the optimal one. We …

Background In super-microsurgery, such as lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA), the
diameter of the target vessel can be small and difficult to manage, and the basic surgical …

Background Previous authors have shown benefits from the use of lymph node flap transfer
(LNFT) to treat lymphedema of the arms, but there is little evidence for its use for lower limb …

Background In the treatment of lymphedema, a plastic surgeon carries out only surgical
treatment, whereas a therapist performs only complex physical therapy. Therefore, a …

Background Cancer-related lymphedema represents the first cause of noninfectious
secondary extremity lymphedema. This entity is a progressive and debilitating disease with …

Background The fatality rate of generalized lymphatic dysplasia (GLD) with chylous pleural
effusion and ascites is particularly high when it persists over a prolonged period. The …