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Editorial
. 2024 Mar 27;13(3):455-457.
doi: 10.21037/gs-23-527. Epub 2024 Mar 20.

Immediate lymphatic reconstruction for breast cancer-related lymphedema: current status and challenges

Yuki Otsuki  1 , Takashi Nuri  1 , Koichi Ueda  1
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Editorial

Immediate lymphatic reconstruction for breast cancer-related lymphedema: current status and challenges

Yuki Otsuki et al. Gland Surg. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR); breast cancer; lymphaticovenous anastomosis; lymphedema; lymphedema microsurgical prevention healing approach (LYMPHA).

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Conflicts of Interest: All authors have completed the ICMJE uniform disclosure form (available at https://gs.amegroups.com/article/view/10.21037/gs-23-527/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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