Outcomes following lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for 100 cases of lymphedema: results over 24-months follow-up

• Published in: Breast cancer research and treatment Vol. 184; no. 1; pp. 173 - 183
• Main Authors: Qiu, Shan S., Pruimboom, Tim, Cornelissen, Anouk J. M., Schols, Rutger M., van Kuijk, Sander M. J., van der Hulst, René R. W. J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: New York Springer US 01.11.2020; Springer
• Subjects: Bupivacaine; Clinical Trial; Lymphedema; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Oncology; Indocyanine green; Lymph-ICF; Lymphedema; ICG; LVA; Quality of life

Purpose Lymphedema is a debilitating condition that significantly affects patient’s quality of life (QoL). The aim of this study was to assess the long-term outcomes after lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for extremity lymphedema. Methods A single-center prospective study on upper and lower extrem...