Developing a Lower Limb Lymphedema Animal Model with Combined Lymphadenectomy and Low-dose Radiation

Developing a Lower Limb Lymphedema Animal Model with Combined Lymphadenectomy and Low-dose Radiation

Background: This study was aimed to establish a consistent lower limb lymphedema animal model for further investigation of the mechanism and treatment of lymphedema. Methods: Lymphedema in the lower extremity was created by removing unilateral inguinal lymph nodes followed by 20, 30, and 40 Gy (grou...

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Main Authors: Chin-Yu Yang, MSc, Dung H. Nguyen, MD, Chih-Wei Wu, MD, Yu-Hua Dean Fang, PhD, Ko-Ting Chao, MSc, Ketan M. Patel, MD, Ming-Huei Cheng, MD, MBA
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Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2014-03-01
Series:Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Global Open
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/prsgo/Fulltext/2014/03000/Article.6.aspx

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