ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2018
Comparisons of Submental and Groin Vascularized Lymph Node Flaps Transfer for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.
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- Pooled it
- Effective Treatment Approaches for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.Journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2026Article
- Divergent vascular courses in the submental lymph node flap revealed by cadaveric study.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema at LE&RN Comprehensive Centers of Excellence.Journal of reconstructive microsurgery · 2026Article
- Proximal vs. Recipient Site for Vascular Lymph Node Transfers for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
- Surgical treatment algorithm for breast cancer lymphedema-a systematic review.Gland surgery · 2024Review
- What do we know about treating breast-cancer-related lymphedema? Review of the current knowledge about therapeutic options.Breast cancer (Tokyo, Japan) · 2023Review
- Liposuction and Controlled Compression Therapy Reduce the Erysipelas Incidence in Primary and Secondary Lymphedema.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2022Article
- Lessons Learnt from an 11-year Experience with Lymphatic Surgery and a Systematic Review of Reported Complications: Technical Considerations to Reduce Morbidity.Archives of plastic surgery · 2022Article
- Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: Recent Updates on Diagnosis, Severity and Available Treatments.Journal of personalized medicine · 2021Review
- Submental flap for vascularized lymph node transfer; a CTA-based study on lymph node distribution.Journal of surgical oncology · 2020Article
- Response to: Comparisons of Submental and Groin Vascularized Lymph Node Flaps Transfer for Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2020Article
- Re-augmentation of the Axilla Using a Turn-Over Flap - a New Approach for the Surgical Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema After Breast Cancer.Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde · 2020Article
- Lymphatic System Transfer for Lymphedema Treatment: Transferring the Lymph Nodes with Their Lymphatic Vessels.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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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
backgroundThe vascularized groin and submental lymph node (VGLN and VSLN) flaps are valuable options in the treatment of lymphedema. This study was to compare outcomes between VGLN and VSLN transfers for breast cancer-related lymphedema.
methodsBetween January 2008 and December 2016, VGLN and VSLN transfers for upper limb lymphedema were compared including flap characteristics, flap elevation time, complications, and limb circumference changes.
resultsAll flaps survived. Similar vein (2.6 versus 3.2 mm;
conclusionsBoth VGLN and VSLN flaps are valuable surgical options in treating breast cancer-related lymphedema. However, the VSLN flap for breast cancer-related lymphedema is better in providing more significant improvements in limb circumference, a faster flap harvest time, decreased complication rates, and minimal donor-site iatrogenic lymphedema.
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