ReviewSeminars in plastic surgery2018
Combining Autologous Breast Reconstruction and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer.
Review in Seminars in plastic surgery, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT04246034 (Evaluation of Outcomes of Microvascular Breast Reconstruction With Lymph Node Transfer for Postmastectomy Lymphedema Patients), which is not on this map. Cited by 14 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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Evaluation of Outcomes of Microvascular Breast Reconstruction With Lymph Node Transfer for Postmastectomy Lymphedema Patients
Who cites it
14 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 50 citations in OpenAlex.
- Microsurgical techniques in the treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review of efficacy and patient outcomes.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2021Pooled it
- Neurotized Dual-pedicle Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator Flap With Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for Unilateral Breast Reconstruction.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2025Article
- Pushing the DIEP Envelope: Where Are We Now?Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- BJS commission on the surgical management of the axilla in breast cancer.The British journal of surgery · 2025Article
- Simultaneous Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer and Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Evolving Role of Lymphedema Surgery on Breast Reconstruction: A Systematic Review and Multi-Institutional Algorithmic Approach.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Advances in Microsurgical Treatment Options to Optimize Autologous Free Flap Breast Reconstruction.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- Surgical management of breast cancer-related lymphedema: a narrative review of contemporary practices.Annals of translational medicine · 2023Review
- Narrative review of patient-reported outcomes of breast reconstruction.Annals of translational medicine · 2023Review
- Optimizing Treatment of Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema Using Combined DIEP Flap and Lymphedema Surgery.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- Combined deep inferior epigastric artery perforator flap with vascularized groin lymph node transplant for treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema.Gland surgery · 2021Review
- Evolution in Surgical Management of Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
- Comprehensive Overview of Available Donor Sites for Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
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3 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
Breast cancer patients are at risk for developing postmastectomy lymphedema syndrome of the ipsilateral upper extremity following treatment for breast cancer in the setting of an axillary dissection, postoperative radiation, and chemotherapy. For patients suffering from lymphedema who are also seeking breast reconstruction, combining an autologous abdominal free flap with a vascularized inguinal lymph node transfer provides patients the opportunity to have an aesthetic breast reconstruction as well as the potential to improve their lymphedema in a single operation. The present article aims to provide a description of the salient features of this approach including the preoperative preparation, the surgical technique, the postoperative management and complications, and a summary of the outcomes.
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