Yvonne Haas
- Breast Cancer Treatment Studies
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
- Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer
- Breast Implant and Reconstruction
University Hospital of Basel
2024-2025
University of Basel
2024-2025
Introduction Up to one-fifth of breast cancer survivors will develop chronic cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL). To date, complex physical decongestion therapy (CDT) is the gold standard treatment. However, it mainly symptomatic and often ineffective in preventing BCRL progression. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) vascularised lymph node transfer (VLNT) are microsurgical techniques that aim restore lymphatic drainage. This international randomised trial aims evaluate advantages interventions...
ABSTRACT Introduction Up to one fifth of breast cancer survivors will develop chronic cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL). To date complex physical decongestion therapy (CDT) is the gold standard treatment. However, it mainly symptomatic and often ineffective in preventing BCRL progression. Lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) are microsurgical techniques that aim restore lymphatic drainage. This international randomized trial aims evaluate advantages...