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September 16, 2025

Single-stage treatment of upper limb lymphedema following breast cancer surgery using superficial circumflex iliac artery perforator-based vascularized lymph node transfer combined with lymphaticovenular anastomosis and liposuction.

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ZCZ C ChenJCJunzhe ChenYWYuanyuan Wang

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Overview

Retrospective analysis compares outcomes of vascularized lymph node transfer versus lymphaticovenular anastomosis in patients with lymphedema following breast cancer surgery.

Key Points

  • Affected limb volume significantly decreased in both treatment groups postoperatively, improving lymphedema outcomes.
  • The 3L group, receiving vascularized lymph node transfer, showed greater reductions in limb volume compared to the 2L group.
  • Both groups demonstrated improved quality of life scores and a decrease in cellulitis episodes after the procedure.
  • Ultrasound confirmed good viability of transferred lymph nodes in the 3L group at 12 months post-surgery.

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Chen et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44f8331b076d99fa5700ahttps://doi.org/10.7507/1002-1892.202506113
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