Lymph Node Transfer and Perinodal Lymphatic Growth Factor Treatment for Lymphedema



: Honkonen KM, Visuri MT, Tervala TV, Halonen PJ, Koivisto M, Lähteenvuo MT, Alitalo KK, Ylä-Herttuala S, Saaristo AM

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS

: 2013

 Annals of Surgery

: ANNALS OF SURGERY

: ANN SURG

: 257

: 5

: 961

: 967

: 7

: 0003-4932

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0b013e31826ed043


Conclusions: Lymphangiogenic growth factors improve lymphatic vessel regeneration and lymph node function after lymph node transfer. The perinodal route of delivery provides a basis for future clinical trials in lymphedema patients.



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