Update on Post-mastectomy Lymphedema Management

Matthew E. Doscher; Jillian E. Schreiber; Katie E. Weichman; Evan S. Garfein

doi:10.1111/tbj.12625

Update on Post-mastectomy Lymphedema Management

Matthew E. Doscher, Jillian E. Schreiber, Katie E. Weichman, Evan S. Garfein

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Abstract

Lymphedema is a chronic, progressive condition caused by an imbalance of lymphatic flow. Upper extremity lymphedema has been reported in 16–40% of breast cancer patients following axillary lymph node dissection. Furthermore, lymphedema following sentinel lymph node biopsy alone has been reported in 3.5% of patients. While the disease process is not new, there has been significant progress in the surgical care of lymphedema that can offer alternatives and improvements in management. The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive update and overview of the current advances and surgical treatment options for upper extremity lymphedema.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	553-560
Number of pages	8
Journal	Breast Journal
Volume	22
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/tbj.12625
State	Published - Sep 1 2016

Keywords

lymphedema
mastectomy complications
surgery

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Internal Medicine
Surgery
Oncology

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