Abstract: The Groin vs. Submental Vascularized Lymph Node Flaps: A Head to Head Comparison of Surgical Outcomes following Treatment for Upper Limb Lymphedema
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MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic review was performed using the PubMED, SCOPUS, and Cochrane databases in order to identify all cases of isolated, posttraumatic axillary nerve injuries in patients 18 years or older. Patients who underwent axillary nerve reconstruction were included and categorized by technique: graft or transfer. Demographics were recorded, including age, time to operation, and presence of concomitant injuries. Functional outcomes were evaluated, including British MRC strength and range of motion for shoulder abduction.
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A novel approach to the treatment of lower extremity lymphedema by transferring a vascularized submental lymph node flap to the ankle.
OBJECTIVE Vascularized groin lymph node flaps have been successfully transferred to the wrist to treat postmastecomy upper limb lymphedema. This study investigated the anatomy, mechanism and outcome of a novel vascularized submental lymph node (VSLN) flap transfer for the treatment of lower limb lymphedema. METHODS Bilateral regional submental flaps were dissected from three fresh adult cadav...
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