Lymfo-Veneuse Anastomosen Ter Preventie Van Lymphoedeem
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
Lymphedema is defined as a chronic condition, caused by lymphostasis. A major part in the Western world consists of iatrogenic lymphedema caused by surgery to the lymph nodes of the axilla or groin. Prophylactic lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) could be beneficial in the prevention of lymphedema of the extremities.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: Female
Minimum Age: 18
Maximum Age: 99
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• lymph node + breast cancer requiring dissection
Locations
Other Locations
Belgium
UZ GENT
RECRUITING
Ghent
Contact Information
Primary
Bernard Depypere, MD
bernard.depypere@ugent.be
093325730
Backup
Jessie De Kinder
jessie.dekinder@uzgent.be
093321373
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-06-30
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-12-27
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Experimental: Axilla dissection + Lymphevenous Anastomosis
Surgical bypass between lymphatic vessel and vein
No_intervention: Standard surgery
Standard surgery
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: University Hospital, Ghent