Restoration of lymph flow by flap transfer can prevent severe lower extremity lymphedema after inguino-pelvic lymphadenectomy

Maeda, T; Yamamoto, Y; Hayashi, T; Furukawa, H; Ishikawa, K; Miura, T; Hojo, M; Funayama, E

Funayama, E (通讯作者),Hokkaido Univ, Fac Med, Dept Plast & Reconstruct Surg, Kita Ku, Kita 15 Nishi 7, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0608638, Japan.;Funayama, E (通讯作者),Hokkaido Univ, Grad Sch Med, Kita Ku, Kita 15 Nishi 7, Sapporo, Hokkaido 0608638, Japan.

SURGERY TODAY, 2023; 53 (5): 588

Abstract

Purpose Severe lymphedema is difficult to treat because of the associated extensive scar formation. Therefore, preventing scar formation might allevia......

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