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Editorial
. 2024 Apr 29;13(4):600-602.
doi: 10.21037/gs-23-536. Epub 2024 Apr 12.

Is immediate lymphatic reconstruction the future of lymphedema prevention?

Alejandra Aristizábal  1 , Pedro Ciudad  2 , Hung Chi Chen  3 , Michele Maruccia  4 , Rahim Nazerali  5 , Oscar J Manrique  1
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Editorial

Is immediate lymphatic reconstruction the future of lymphedema prevention?

Alejandra Aristizábal et al. Gland Surg. .
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Keywords: Immediate lymphatic reconstruction (ILR); breast cancer-related lymphedema; lymphedema prevention; secondary lymphedema.

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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-23-536/coif). The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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