A comprehensive review of the natural lymphaticovenous communications and their role in lymphedema surgery.
J Surg Oncol
; 113(4): 374-80, 2016 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Cancer-related lymphedema is a progressive, chronic condition that impairs quality of life. Its pathophysiology and the mechanisms of action of current reconstructive surgical treatments are not fully understood but lymphaticovenous communications may play a key role. We review the available literature on lymphaticovenous communications and their implications in lymphedema surgery, and propose a subclassification of lymphaticovenous communications. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113374-380. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Sistema Linfático
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Linfedema
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2016
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