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LymphoVenous Anastomosis to Prevent Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent
Summary
Lymphedema is defined as a chronic condition, caused by lymphostasis. A major part in the Western world consists of iatrogenic lymphedema caused by surgery to the lymph nodes of the axilla or groin. Prophylactic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) could be beneficial in the prevention of lymphedema of the extremities.
Official title: Lymfo-Veneuse Anastomosen Ter Preventie Van Lymphoedeem
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 99 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2021-06-30
Completion Date
2026-12-27
Last Updated
2024-11-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Axilla dissection + Lymphovenous anastomosis
surgical bypass between lymphatic vessel and vein
Locations (1)
UZ GENT
Ghent, Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium