Patel 1, Oscar Manrique 1, Michael Sosin 2, Mahjabeen Aftab Hashmi 3, Poysophon Poysophon 1, Robert Henderson 4 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA; 2Division of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA; 3Department of Occupational Therapy, 4Department of Radiology, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. Abstract: Upper limb lymphedema can be an unfortunate sequela following the oncologic treatment of breast cancer. The surgical treatment of lymphedema has had a recent renewed clinical interest paralleling innovative descriptions of surgical techniques and imaging modalities.

In addition, an improved understanding of the physiology and pathophysiology of lymphedema has allowed improved translation to the clinical condition. Siouxsie And The Banshees Downside Up Cd3 Rar Download. Various surgical options exist to decrease the symptom-burden of upper limb lymphedema, including vascularized lymph node (VLN) transfer, lymphovenous bypass (LVB), liposuction, lymphatic grafting, and excisional procedures. Modern imaging techniques help to improve the consistency and accuracy of these surgical treatment options. A multi-modal treatment plan utilizing non-operative and surgical therapies has the potential to improve various factors related to overall patient quality of life. This review details all of the current operative treatment strategies and modern imaging modalities used in the treatment of lymphedema. Keywords: Lymphatic mapping; lymphedema; lymphatic surgery; microsurgery; lymphovenous bypass (LVB); vascularized lymph node (VLN) transfer; liposuction; lymphatic grafting Submitted Jan 03, 2015.