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High-frequency Ultrasound-assisted Lymphovenous Anastomosis for Male Breast Cancer Lymphedema

Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Male breast cancer (BC) accounts for approximately 1% of all BC cases. Complete decongestive therapy remains the standard of care for lymphedema management. However, the application of supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis is increasingly being adopted. This report describes an uncommon case of BC-related lymphedema in a male patient following chemotherapy for invasive carcinoma with axillary lymph node metastasis. Multiple lymphovenous anastomoses were performed, and the patient exhibited significant improvement in postoperative limb edema and a marked enhancement in quality of life. At the 6-month postoperative follow-up, the patient expressed high satisfaction with the treatment outcome. Increased awareness and implementation of screening protocols for male breast carcinoma are warranted.
DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000007742
Authors: Jingjing Wen, Zhegang Zhou, Johnson Boey, Longbiao Yu, Guangxin Li, Shufang Yuan, Jenny Linsley, Mohamed Abdelrahman
Institutions: Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, SingHealth, The University of Western Australia, SingHealth Polyclinics, James Cook University Hospital, University of Khartoum
Language: English
Subfield: Oncology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,195
OpenAlex ID: W7162467222
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