Comprehensive review of vascularized lymph node transfers for lymphedema: Outcomes and complications

Lymphedema remains a challenging clinical problem. A new field of lymphatic surgery using micro and super microsurgery techniques is a rapidly advancing field aimed to treat recalcitrant cases. The objective of this study was to evaluate outcomes and complications of vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT). Several early preliminary studies have reported promising outcomes, but they are limited by small numbers, short follow‐up, and are inconsistent in addressing the origin and recipient site of the transferred lymph nodes as well as the donor site morbidity.

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