Letter to editor: Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema: A retrospective cohort study of malignant melanoma patients

Following the reading of the original article “Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema: A retrospective cohort study of malignant melanoma patients”, the authors reviewed the literature for the discussed therapeutic value of complete lymph node d...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2019-04, Vol.72 (4), p.685-710
Main Authors: Elia, R., Clemente, E. Tedone, Vestita, M., Nacchiero, E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Humans
Lymph Node Excision
Lymphatic Metastasis
Lymphedema
Melanoma - surgery
Retrospective Studies
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Skin Neoplasms - surgery
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Summary:Following the reading of the original article “Surgical-site infection following lymph node excision indicates susceptibility for lymphedema: A retrospective cohort study of malignant melanoma patients”, the authors reviewed the literature for the discussed therapeutic value of complete lymph node dissection (CLND), the major complications and the current treatment for lymphedema. The authors also share their experience and protocol for CLND, and treating lymphedema using lymph node flap transfer and multiple lymphatic-venous anastomoses.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2018.12.052