Publications by authors named "Tan Woon Woon Pearlie"
Arch Plast Surg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- Recent advancements in breast cancer treatment have improved survivorship, leading to increased focus on functionality and aesthetics, yet breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) remains a major issue.
- The Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventive Healing Approach (LYMPHA) is a common method for preventing BCRL, but challenges arise due to deep surgical sites and potential complications from high venous pressures and prior radiotherapy.
- A modified technique called distally based LYMPHA (dLYMPHA) was developed, showing promising results in a study where BCRL rates were significantly lower in patients who underwent this approach compared to those who did not.
