Abstract The Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
developed a clinical practice guideline to aid the clinician in diagnosing secondary upper …

Over the past decade, lymph node transfer has rapidly gained popularity among plastic
surgeons for the treatment of chronic lymphedema because of the initial promising results …

Advancements in reconstructive microsurgery have evolved into supermicrosurgery;
connecting vessels with diameter between 0.3 and 0.8 mm for reconstruction of lymphatic …

Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is a chronic condition with a detrimental impact
on psychosocial and physical well-being. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis has shown …

Among various surgical treatments, lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA), which bypasses
congested lymph into venous circulation, is the least invasive surgical treatment. However, it …

Background: Upper extremity edema following surgical treatment for breast cancer does not
always result in chronic breast cancer–related lymphedema. Changes in the findings of …

Background Vascularized lymph node transfer has become a popular surgical option to
improve lower extremity lymphedema (LEL), although potential donor sites are limited. The …

Background: Lymphaticovenous anastomosis, a supermicrosurgical technique, creates
bypasses between the lymphatic and venous systems. The quality of lymphaticovenous …

Lymph transportation capacity is a critical function maintaining fluid circulation. After pelvic
cancer treatments, lymph obstruction at the pelvic region leads to abnormal lymph …

Background Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) is a surgical treatment for
lymphedema. Multiple donor sites have been described and each has significant …