Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema: A retrospective cohort study of malignant melanoma patients
Cancer-related lymphedema is a common complication following lymph node excision. Prevention of lymphedema is essential, as treatment options are limited. Known risk factors are firmly anchored to the cancer treatment itself; however potentially preventable factors such as seroma and surgical-site i...
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Published in | Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery Vol. 71; no. 4; pp. 590 - 596 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Netherlands
Elsevier Ltd
01.04.2018
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