The Arteria Lymphatica and Lymphatic Microperforators: A Dedicated Blood Supply to Collecting Lymphatics and Their Potential Implications in Lymphedema: Anatomical Description
Background:. Lymphedema is common after lymphatic damage in cancer treatment, with negative impacts on function and quality of life. Evidence suggests that blood vessel microvasculature is sensitive to irradiation and trauma; however, despite knowledge regarding dedicated mural blood supply to arter...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer
2024-01-01
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Series: | Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open |
Online Access: | http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/fulltext/10.1097/GOX.0000000000005547 |