Adipose-derived stem cells increase the number of lymphatic vessels and vascularized lymph node transfers induce the lymphatic flow drainage to the circulatory system. Combined adipose-derived stem cell and vascularized lymph node transfer treatment in secondary lymphedema may effectively decrease edema volume and restore lymphatic function by lymphangiogenesis and the lymphatic-to-venous circulation route.
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