Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma
Aim. The classic inguinal lymph node dissection is the main step for the regional control of the lower extremity melanoma, but this surgical procedure is associated with significant postoperative morbidity. The permanent lymphedema is the most devastating long-term complication leading to a signific...
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| author | Muhammed Beşir Öztürk Arzu Akan Özay Özkaya Onur Egemen Ali Rıza Öreroğlu Turgut Kayadibi Mithat Akan |
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| description | Aim. The classic inguinal lymph node dissection is the main step for the regional control of the lower extremity melanoma, but this surgical procedure is associated with significant postoperative morbidity. The permanent lymphedema is the most devastating long-term complication leading to a significant decrease in the patient’s quality of life. In this study we present our experience with modified, saphenous vein sparing, inguinal lymph node dissections for patients with melanoma of the lower extremity. Methods. Twenty one patients (10 women, 11 men) who underwent saphenous vein sparing superficial inguinal lymph node dissection for the melanoma of lower extremity were included in this study. The effects of saphenous vein sparing on postoperative complications were evaluated. Results. We have observed the decreased rate of long-term lymphedema in patients undergoing inguinal lymphadenectomy for the lower extremity melanoma. Conclusion. The inguinal lymphadenectomy with saphenous vein preservation in lower extremity melanoma patients seems to be an oncologically safe procedure and it may offer reduced long-term morbidity. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-403cf51f44d44c8e808fed64914f6bc52025-02-03T05:48:09ZengWileyJournal of Skin Cancer2090-29052090-29132014-01-01201410.1155/2014/652123652123Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity MelanomaMuhammed Beşir Öztürk0Arzu Akan1Özay Özkaya2Onur Egemen3Ali Rıza Öreroğlu4Turgut Kayadibi5Mithat Akan6Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Tekirdag Government Hospital, 59020 Tekirdag, TurkeyDepartment of General Surgery, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, 34445 Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, 34445 Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, 34445 Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Prof. Dr. A. Ilhan Ozdemir State Hospital, 28000 Giresun, TurkeyDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Okmeydani Training and Research Hospital, 34445 Istanbul, TurkeyDepartment of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medipol University Hospital, 34200 Istanbul, TurkeyAim. The classic inguinal lymph node dissection is the main step for the regional control of the lower extremity melanoma, but this surgical procedure is associated with significant postoperative morbidity. The permanent lymphedema is the most devastating long-term complication leading to a significant decrease in the patient’s quality of life. In this study we present our experience with modified, saphenous vein sparing, inguinal lymph node dissections for patients with melanoma of the lower extremity. Methods. Twenty one patients (10 women, 11 men) who underwent saphenous vein sparing superficial inguinal lymph node dissection for the melanoma of lower extremity were included in this study. The effects of saphenous vein sparing on postoperative complications were evaluated. Results. We have observed the decreased rate of long-term lymphedema in patients undergoing inguinal lymphadenectomy for the lower extremity melanoma. Conclusion. The inguinal lymphadenectomy with saphenous vein preservation in lower extremity melanoma patients seems to be an oncologically safe procedure and it may offer reduced long-term morbidity.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/652123 |
| spellingShingle | Muhammed Beşir Öztürk Arzu Akan Özay Özkaya Onur Egemen Ali Rıza Öreroğlu Turgut Kayadibi Mithat Akan Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma Journal of Skin Cancer |
| title | Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma |
| title_full | Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma |
| title_fullStr | Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma |
| title_full_unstemmed | Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma |
| title_short | Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma |
| title_sort | saphenous vein sparing superficial inguinal dissection in lower extremity melanoma |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/652123 |
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