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Ovchinnikova I.V.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Gimranov A.M.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Tazieva G.R.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Busygin M.A.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Korunova E.G.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Preventive axillary lymphovenous anastomoses simultaneously with lymph node dissection in the treatment of breast cancer for prevention of lymphedema of the upper limb (LYMPHA technique)

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Ovchinnikova I.V., Gimranov A.M., Tazieva G.R., Busygin M.A., Korunova E.G.

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Journal: Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2024;(2‑2): 42‑47

DOI: 10.17116/hirurgia202402242

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PREVENTIVE AXILLARY LYMPHOVENOUS ANASTOMOSES SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH LYMPH NODE DISSECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER FOR PREVENTION OF LYMPHEDEMA OF THE UPPER LIMB (LYMPHA TECHNIQUE)
PREVENTIVE AXILLARY LYMPHOVENOUS ANASTOMOSES SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH LYMPH NODE DISSECTION IN THE TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER FOR PREVENTION OF LYMPHEDEMA OF THE UPPER LIMB (LYMPHA TECHNIQUE)

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Ovchinnikova IV, Gimranov AM, Tazieva GR, Busygin MA, Korunova EG. Preventive axillary lymphovenous anastomoses simultaneously with lymph node dissection in the treatment of breast cancer for prevention of lymphedema of the upper limb (LYMPHA technique). Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery. 2024;(2‑2):42‑47. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/hirurgia202402242

Подписка 2026 Хирургия. Журнал им. Н.И. Пирогова (Pirogov Russian Journal of Surgery)
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Abstract:

OBJECTIVE

To analyze the effect the LYMPHA technique on the incidence of upper limb lymphedema in patients with breast cancer after complete axillary lymph node dissection.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

There were 89 patients with breast cancer and signs of metastatic lesion of axillary lymph nodes who underwent complete axillary lymph dissection. In group 1 (41 patients), the LYMPHA technique was used simultaneously with lymph node dissection; in group 2 (48 patients) — lymph node dissection alone.

RESULTS

The follow-up period was 1 year. The LYMPHA technique prolonged surgery and decreased duration of postoperative lymphorrhea. The incidence of upper limb lymphedema was 9.8% and 22.9%, respectively.

CONCLUSION

The LYMPHA technique was effective for prevention of upper limb lymphedema after complete axillary lymph node dissection in the treatment of breast cancer.

Keywords:

prevention of lymphedema
lymphovenous anastomoses
LYMPHA
breast cancer

Authors:

Ovchinnikova I.V.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Gimranov A.M.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Tazieva G.R.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Busygin M.A.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Korunova E.G.

Sigal Republican Clinical Oncology Dispensary

Received:

10.10.2023

Accepted:

24.10.2023

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