AI Article Synopsis
- Cancer-related lymphedema is a long-lasting condition that can make life harder for people.
- Scientists aren't completely sure how it works or how some surgeries help, but they think connections between lymph and veins might be important.
- The authors looked at research on these connections and suggested new ways to classify them for better surgery options.
Article Abstract
Cancer-related lymphedema is a progressive, chronic condition that impairs quality of life. Its pathophysiology and the mechanisms of action of current reconstructive surgical treatments are not fully understood but lymphaticovenous communications may play a key role. We review the available literature on lymphaticovenous communications and their implications in lymphedema surgery, and propose a subclassification of lymphaticovenous communications. J. Surg. Oncol. 2016;113:374-380. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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