Lymph node flap transfer for patients with secondary lower limb lymphedema

Background Previous authors have shown benefits from the use of lymph node flap transfer (LNFT) to treat lymphedema of the arms, but there is little evidence for its use for lower limb lymphedema. We performed a retrospective analysis of a series of patients suffering from secondary lower limb lymph...

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Published in:Microsurgery 2017-01, Vol.37 (1), p.29-33
Main Authors: Batista, Bernardo N., Germain, Michel, Faria, José Carlos M., Becker, Corinne
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Free Tissue Flaps - transplantation
Humans
Lymph Nodes - transplantation
Lymphedema - etiology
Lymphedema - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods
Retrospective Studies
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult
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