Lymphedema of the Upper Extremity following Supraclavicular Lymph Node Harvest

Evidence-Based Analysis of Lymph Node Transfer in Postmastectomy Upper Extremity Lymphedema

Lymphedema of the upper extremity following circumferential burns.

Lymphedema is characterized by edema of the extremity due to the inability of the lymphatic system to remove lymph into the circulation. This condition can result from destruction of the superficial lymphatics from burn injury and recurrent infection of the extremity. Due to its rare occurrence, two cases of upper extremity lymphedema following burns are reported.

Abstract: Laparoscopic Harvest of an Extended Right Gastroepiploic Lymph Node Flap With Double Level Inset in Patients With Extremity Lymphedema

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Abstract: Is the Deep Inferior Epigastric Lymph Node Flap an Appropriate Alternative to the Right Gastroepiploic Lymph Node Flap for Treatment of Upper Extremity Lymphedema?

M oday, Sptem er 6, 2016 oncologic axillary and groin lymph node dissection. Vascularized lymph node transfer based on the omental flap has been proposed as a potential solution to lymphedema. However, literature characterizing the gastroepiploicbased omental flap and corresponding lymph nodes does not currently exist. The purpose of this study is to describe lymph node anatomy along the gastro...

Obesity-induced Upper Extremity Lymphedema

SUMMARY Obesity increases the risk of upper extremity lymphedema following treatment for breast cancer and can cause lower extremity lymphatic dysfunction in extremely obese individuals. We report the first patient with obesity-induced upper extremity lymphedema. A 62-year-old man with a previous body mass index (BMI) of 105.6, presented with a BMI 60.3 following weight loss. He complained of l...