The N-LVA Study: effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for patients with cancer who suffer from chronic peripheral lymphoedema – study protocol of a multicentre, randomised sham-controlled trial

Introduction Cancer-related lymphoedema is one of the most debilitating side-effects of cancer treatment with an overall incidence of 15.5%. Patients may suffer from a variety of symptoms, possibly resulting in a diminished health-related quality of life (HRQoL). A microsurgical technique known as l...

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Main Authors: Merel Kimman, Hanneke Tielemans, Shan Shan Qiu, Sander van Kuijk, Dalibor Vasilic, Alieske Kleeven, Yasmine M J Jonis, René van der Hulst, Stefan Hummelink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-04-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/4/e086226.full