The N-LVA Study: effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for patients with cancer who suffer from chronic peripheral lymphoedema - study protocol of a multicentre, randomised sham-controlled trial.

Introduction: Cancer-related lymphoedema is one of the most debilitating side-effects of cancer treatment with an overall incidence of 15.5%. Patients may suffer from a variety of symptoms, possibly resulting in a diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Evaluating the accuracy of three-dimensional surface-imaging for circumference analysis of the thigh.

Background: Three-dimensional (3D) surface-imaging is an increasingly popular and useful tool in surgical planning and evaluation. These systems are used for anthropometric measurements of the face, breast and upper extremity. Its accuracy has, however, not yet been evaluated for the thigh.

A systematic review and meta-analysis of vascularized lymph node transfer for breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Background: Vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) has become an increasingly popular technique for treating lymphedema. However, although many studies have been performed, its efficacy in increasing patients' quality of life (QoL) and reducing lymphedema in the affected body part has remained controversial. In the present systematic review, we summarized the evidence for VLNT for treating breast cancer-related lymphedema.

Breast reconstruction with the extended profunda artery perforator flap.

Background: The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap is a reliable flap for breast reconstruction. By extending the traditional flap, it is possible to include more tissue and thereby enhance flap volume. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the technique for extended profundal artery perforator flap harvest and to demonstrate results in a population otherwise not suited for autologous breast reconstruction.

Alternative Perforator Options for Insufficient Profunda Artery Perforators: A Case and Anatomical Study.

Introduction: The profunda artery perforator (PAP) flap can be an alternative to the deep inferior epigastric artery flap. However, in some cases, the PAP may not be adequate to perfuse the whole flap. In this study, we describe 3 cases in which an alternative perforator was used for PAP flap perfusion.

"Three-dimensional evaluation of breast volume changes following autologous free flap breast reconstruction over six months".

Objectives: To date, little is known about postoperative changes in breast volume after autologous breast reconstruction. The purpose of this retrospective study was to investigate breast volume changes following autologous free flap reconstruction and the factors affecting flap volume.

Materials And Methods: Patients who underwent deep inferior epigastric perforator, superficial inferior epigastric artery and profunda artery perforator flaps between December 2016 and January 2019 were included.

Improving the quality of life of patients with breast cancer-related lymphoedema by lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA): study protocol of a multicentre randomised controlled trial.

Introduction: Early breast cancer detection and advancements in treatment options have resulted in an increase of breast cancer survivors. An increasing number of women are living with the long-term effects of breast cancer treatment, making the quality of survivorship an increasingly important goal. Breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL) is one of the most underestimated complications of breast cancer treatment with a reported incidence of 20%.

The inter-rater and test-retest reliability of skin thickness and skin elasticity measurements by the DermaLab Combo in healthy participants.

Background: For several purposes, skin parameters like thickness and elasticity can be measured. However, little is known about the accuracy of those measurements.

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the intrarater and test-retest reliability of skin thickness and elasticity measurements performed with the DermaLab Combo®.

The Long-term Patency of Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis in Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.

Background And Objectives: Lymphedema is a condition that can greatly affect patient's quality of life. Promising results have been described with lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) in the treatment of lymphedema. It is currently unknown at what rate anastomoses remain functional after a longer follow-up.

Peri-operative care for patients undergoing lymphaticovenular anastomosis: A systematic review.

Background: Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) is a supermicrosurgical procedure that involves the anastomosis of a functional lymphatic channel to a venule. Although peri-operative care might be an important contributor to the success of this technique, evidence about optimal peri-operative care seems limited. This review aims to summarize the peri-operative methods used by authors reporting on LVA.

Lymphovenous Anastomosis and Secondary Resection for Noonan Syndrome with Vulvar Lymphangiectasia.

In this case report we describe the use of a 2-stage approach to treat severe recurrent vulvar lymphangiectasia in a patient with Noonan syndrome. First, 3 functional lymphatic vessels were identified and anastomosed to venules in an end-to-end fashion. Then, in a second surgical procedure, the vulvar lesions were resected as much as possible and the vulva was reconstructed.

The pythagorean theorem as a tool for preoperative planning of a concealed scar in augmentation mammaplasty with round implants.

The inframammary incision is the most versatile and popular approach in breast augmentation. For an optimal aesthetic result, the incision site should be chosen in such a way that the scar is carefully hidden in the (new) inframammary fold. Based on an assumption of the senior author (B.

Is the treatment of keloid scars still a challenge in 2006?

Background: Several options are described to treat keloid scars, none of them being 100% successful. Radiotherapy is suggested to have the most significant effect on recurrence rate.

Objectives: The aim of the study is to confirm the effectiveness of iridium brachytherapy combined with surgery and to evaluate patient satisfaction.