Recent progress in the vascularized lymph node transfer for the treatment of lymphedema
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1009-4598.2018.04.016
- VernacularTitle: 血管化淋巴结移植治疗继发性淋巴水肿的研究进展
- Author:
Lei CUI
1
;
Leren HE
Author Information
1. Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100144, China
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Lymphedema;
Vascularized lymph nodes transfer
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2018;34(4):311-314
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
The lymphedema is the most common cause of the refractory extremity thickness, which severely affects the quality of patients′ life and is also an intractable issue for therapy. Among the surgical therapies currently being practiced for lymphedema, free vascularized lymph nodes transfer(VLNT) is a promising option. The purpose of this review is to summarize specific issues of VLNT with regard to the mechanism, the surgical technique, agents application, postoperative care and outcomes.
