Focus. Linfedema braccio, complicanza post-chirurgia a seno e linfonodi ascellari

Focus. Arm lymphedema, post-surgery complications of breast and axillary lymph nodes Quotidiano Medicina 220223 What role do lymph nodes play in general?... We read that breast surgery is increasingly minimal and conservative. Is lymph node removal also performed less and less? We read that it is still necessary in 20% of cases. In which cases?... Let's talk about SAD, Selective Axillary Dissection. What does it involve?... SAD significantly reduces both the incidence and severity of lymphedema. We read that 20 to 40% of patients experience this complication. Can it also occur long after surgery?... What is the medical, pharmacological, and physiotherapy treatment for lymphedema?... (continued) (open video) Focus with Dr. Flavio Volpe, Head of Breast Surgery at Casa di Cura Salus Battipaglia