Lymphedema Milestons and Globalization Lymphedema Milestones in Diagnosis and Treatment The surgical and microsurgical treatment of lymphedema is rapidly evolving with new techniques, improved outcome reporting, and descriptions of more effective treatment strategies. Moving forward within the specialty, a thorough…
Key Points The upper margin of the flap is designed at the lower border of the mandible to result in an inconspicuous scar. Preoperative Doppler ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful for evaluating the number of sizable lymph nodes…
Key Points The vascularized lymph node flap transfer from the groin was first introduced by Clodius in 1982 in two clinical cases. Animal studies described the vascularized lymph node flap as an effective technique for the treatment of lymphedema prior…
“Declare the past, diagnose the present, foretell the future.” –Hippocrates. Overview The surgical treatment of lymphedema has evolved tremendously since the early 21st century. With the advances in microsurgical techniques, new options are available for patients suffering from the physical…
Access video content for this chapter online at Elsevier eBooks+ Introduction Lymphedema is estimated to affect over 30 million patients in the US, with breast cancer being the most frequent cause. Incidence of breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) can exceed 30%…