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Title:

The lateral intercostal artery perforator as an alternative donor vessel for free vascularized lymph node transplantation.

Document type:
Journal Article
Author(s):
Kwak, Min-Seok Daniel; Machens, Hans-Guenther
Abstract:
Chronic lymphedema is caused by an impairment of the lymphatic system due to primary or secondary causes. Vascularized lymph node transplantation (VLNT) is currently the most promising and frequently used technique besides lymphaticovenous anastomosis. However, the vessel anatomy in the lateral thoracic region is sometimes quite variable. Based on our experiences with vascular anatomical inconstancy in the lateral thoracic region, we planned a lateral intercostal artery perforator flap for VLNT...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Arch Plast Surg
Year:
2018
Journal volume:
45
Journal issue:
3
Pages contribution:
275-279
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.5999/aps.2017.01354
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29788685
Print-ISSN:
2234-6163
TUM Institution:
Lehrstuhl für Plastische Chirurgie und Handchirurgie (Prof. Machens)
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