Tag Mark L. Smith

Key Points Superficial inguinal lymph nodes targeted for harvest lie between the groin crease and inguinal ligament. The vascular supply of these nodes is typically the superficial circumflex iliac artery. These nodes typically drain the lower abdomen; however, there are…

Key Points The axillary donor site has the highest reported incidence of lymphedema. Preoperative imaging facilitates surgical planning and establishes a baseline for postoperative comparison. Reverse lymphatic mapping identifies lymphatic drainage patterns, identifying lymph nodes for transfer while minimizing the…