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The Arteria Lymphatica and Lymphatic Microperforators: A Dedicated Blood Supply to Collecting Lymphatics and Their Potential Implications in Lymphedema: Anatomical Description.
[BACKGROUND] Lymphedema is common after lymphatic damage in cancer treatment, with negative impacts on function and quality of life. Evidence suggests that blood vessel microvasculature is sensitive to irradiation and trauma; however, despi…
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Quality-of-life outcomes after operative management of primary and secondary lymphoedema: a systematic review.
[BACKGROUND] Lymphoedema is an incurable and progressive disease that affects not only physical function but overall quality of life. Surgical treatment options for the management of lymphoedema are being increasingly performed. This study …
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Perforator dilatation induced by body weight gain is not reversed by subsequent weight loss: implications for perforator flaps.
[BACKGROUND] Perforator flaps frequently rely on small vessels for their supply, which may lead to problems with flap viability. To ensure a more dependable blood supply, larger perforators are sought either on preoperative imaging or intra…