Outcomes of Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Upper Extremity Lymphedema: A Systematic Review
Background:. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is an accepted microsurgical treatment for lymphedema of the upper extremity (UE). This study summarizes and analyzes recent data on the outcomes associated with LVA for UE lymphedema at varying degrees of severity. Methods:. A literature search was conduc...
Main Authors: | Nikita Gupta, BS, Erik M. Verhey, BS, Ricardo A. Torres-Guzman, MD, Francisco R. Avila, MD, Antonio Jorge Forte, MD, PhD, Alanna M. Rebecca, MD, MBA, Chad M. Teven, MD |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2021-08-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000003770 |
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