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LymphoVenous Anastomosis to Prevent Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by University Hospital, Ghent
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Ghent
Started2021-06-30
Est. completion2025-12-27
Eligibility
Age18 Years – 99 Years
SexFEMALE
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT05601037

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.

Eligibility

Age: 18 Years – 99 YearsSex: FEMALEHealthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* lymph node + breast cancer requiring dissection

Exclusion Criteria:

* previous lymphedema
* BMI \>35

Conditions3

Breast CancerCancerLymphedema, Breast Cancer

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