Abstract
A variety of donor options for vascularized lymph node transfer for the surgical treatment of lymphedema have been described. Intra-Abdominal harvest sites including the gastroepiploic nodes within the omental flap and the mesenteric node flap are distinguished from their extra-Abdominal counterparts by the absent risk of iatrogenic donor site lymphedema and discrete scar location, as well as the ability to harvest up to 3 vascularized nodal packets from 1 donor site. However, there are also potential morbidities including hernia and intra-Abdominal visceral injuries. Patient selection and flap harvest techniques are reviewed.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | e2673 |
Journal | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery - Global Open |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 1 2020 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery