Donor limb assessment after vascularized groin lymph node transfer for the treatment of breast cancer-related lymphedema: Clinical and lymphoscintigraphy findings

摘要

Introduction: Vascularized lymph node transfer is an established treatment for secondary lymphedema. Different donor sites of lymph node flap have been described. In our institute, vascularized groin lymph node (VGLN) flap is the workhorse flap for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). Potential complications of VGLN flap harvesting include seroma formation, thigh dysaesthesia, and iatrogenic lymphedema.