Long-term results of simplified lymphatic microsurgical preventing healing approach (SLYMPHA) for the prevention of breast cancer-related clinical lymphedema after axillary lymph node dissection.
Abstract:514 Background: Lymphedema (LE) is a serious complication of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND) with an incidence rate of 16%. SLYMPHA is a safe and relatively simple method, which decreases incidence of LE dramatically. Our initial study showed an 88% decrease in clinical LE rate after a median follow up of 15 months. The aim of this study was to confirm these results after a longer follow up period. Methods: All patients, undergoing ALND between January 2014 and November 2020 were included in the study. … Show more
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