title: Lymph node flap based on the right transverse cervical artery as a donor site for lymph node transfer.
abstract: Lymph node transfer is a novel technique in lymphedema surgery. In this study, we present our experience in harvesting lymph nodes flap based on the right transverse cervical artery. In a period of 7 months, we harvested 11 cervical lymph node flaps based on the right transverse cervical artery (TCA). The reliable anatomy of the TCA and the low complication rate of the donor site make this lymph node flap ideal for transfer in the treatment of lymphedema. Knowledge of the regional anatomy and the anatomic variations of the TCA are mandatory for safe dissection of this flap. We also present the preliminary results of our first 2 cases in which we performed cervical lymph node transfer for secondary lower extremity lymphedema.
authors.affiliation: From the Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.
authors.forename: Stamatis
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sapountzis
authors.forename: Dhruv
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Singhal
authors.forename: Abid
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Rashid
authors.forename: Pedro
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ciudad
authors.forename: Domenico
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Meo
authors.forename: Hung-Chi
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Chen
mesh_terms: D001158:Arteries; D005260:Female; D058752:Free Tissue Flaps / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000637:transplantation; D006801:Humans; D035002:Lower Extremity; D008198:Lymph Nodes / Q000637:transplantation*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009333:Neck / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome