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Recruiting NCT05601037

LymphoVenous Anastomosis to Prevent Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

Conditions: Lymphedema, Breast Cancer

Sex: Female

Ages: 18 Years – 99 Years

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 80

Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent

Location: Belgium

Summary

Lymphedema is defined as a chronic condition, caused by lymphostasis. A major part in the Western world consists of iatrogenic lymphedema caused by surgery to the lymph nodes of the axilla or groin. Prophylactic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) could be beneficial in the prevention of lymphedema of the extremities.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:lymph node + breast cancer requiring dissectionExclusion Criteria:previous lymphedemaBMI >35

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