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Editorial
. 2024 Apr 29;13(4):596-599.
doi: 10.21037/gs-23-520. Epub 2024 Apr 24.

A promising step forward: early results from a randomized clinical trial support the efficacy of immediate lymphatic reconstruction following axillary lymph node dissection

Spencer Yakaback  1 , Ish Bains  1   2 , Claire Temple-Oberle  1   2
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Editorial

A promising step forward: early results from a randomized clinical trial support the efficacy of immediate lymphatic reconstruction following axillary lymph node dissection

Spencer Yakaback et al. Gland Surg. .
No abstract available

Keywords: Lymphedema; immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR); lymphatic reconstruction; lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA).

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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-23-520/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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