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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Main Authors: Muhammed Beşir Öztürk, Arzu Akan, Özay Özkaya, Onur Egemen, Ali Rıza Öreroğlu, Turgut Kayadibi, Mithat Akan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Skin Cancer
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/652123
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