Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction to Prevent Postmastectomy Lymphedema

The popularity of ILR has grown rapidly since 2017, with significant regional variability. Patients with breast cancer who undergo ILR at the time of ALND are significantly less likely to develop lymphedema.

Authors

Max Silverstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6771-9974)
Jennifer K. Shah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3346-1930)
Rahim Nazerali

Institutions

Dartmouth College (US)
Stanford University (US)

Publication Details

Journal: Annals of Plastic Surgery
Published: 2026-02-09
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/sap.0000000000004681
Primary Topic: Lymphatic System and Diseases
Type: article
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Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction to Prevent Postmastectomy Lymphedema

Max Silverstein, Jennifer K. Shah, Rahim Nazerali

Feb 9, 2026

Annals of Plastic Surgery

Lymphatic System and Diseases

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Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction to Prevent Postmastectomy Lymphedema

Max Silverstein, Jennifer K. Shah, Rahim Nazerali

February 9, 2026article en

Abstract

Annals of Plastic Surgery

Dartmouth College (US), Stanford University (US)

Good health and well-being

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Lymphatic System and Diseases

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