| Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To investigate a new surgical method to treat unilateral limb lymphedem after radical mastectomy. METHODS: 10 cases of upper limb lymphedema after radical mastectomy were treated using flap transfer (the lateral thoracic skin flap or latissimus dorsi musculocutaneous flap combined with liposuction). RESULTS: After the treatment, the upper limb perimeter reduced in varied degrees. Nuclear lymphatic radiography showed notable changes in lymphatic circulation. The effective results were steady during the follow-up of 3-18 months. CONCLUSION: Flap transplantation combined with liposuction is a useful treatment for limb lymphedema from radical mastectomy. |
| Authors | Yue-dong Shi, Fa-zhi Qi, Xue-jun Zhang, Jian-ying Gu, Kun-nan Wu
(Affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China.)
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| Journal | Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery
(Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi)
Vol. 19
Issue 6
Pg. 430-2
(Nov 2003)
ISSN: 1009-4598 China |
| PMID | 15004898
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Breast Neoplasms
(surgery)
- Female
- Humans
- Lipectomy
- Lymphedema
(etiology, surgery)
- Mastectomy, Radical
(adverse effects)
- Postoperative Complications
(surgery)
- Surgical Flaps
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