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Area of Science:

  • Surgical oncology
  • Lymphedema research
  • Microsurgery

Background:

  • Breast cancer-related lymphedema affects up to 30% of patients post-axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
  • Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR) aims to prevent lymphedema by repairing lymphatic vessels.
  • Existing methods may not fully address lymphatic disruption and dead space in the axilla.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and evaluate a novel axillary reconstruction technique using a buried dermal flap combined with ILR.
  • To assess the safety and feasibility of this combined approach in breast cancer patients undergoing ALND.

Main Methods:

  • A single-center retrospective review of breast cancer patients between 2018-2023.
  • Comparison of two groups: ILR alone (group 1) versus buried dermal flap with attempted ILR (group 2).
  • Analysis of patient demographics, comorbidities, cancer history, operative time, and number of lymphovenous anastomoses.

Main Results:

  • 31 patients were included (18 in group 1, 13 in group 2) with similar demographics and comorbidities.
  • No significant difference in the mean number of lymphovenous anastomoses performed (1.6 vs. 1.7, P=0.84).
  • Mean operative times were comparable between groups (224.4 ± 51.9 min vs. 223.4 ± 30.4 min, P=0.95).

Conclusions:

  • A novel buried dermal flap technique for axillary reconstruction following ALND is presented.
  • This method serves as an adjunct to ILR, providing intact lymphatic channels and obliterating dead space.
  • The technique is proposed as an efficient accessory procedure to augment ILR and potentially reduce lymphedema rates.