Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment | Journal CME Article-Journal CME Article: Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment V4

Journal CME Article: Current Controversies in Melanoma Treatment V4

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The presentation discusses immediate lymphatic reconstruction for an elderly female with a positive lymph node in the right groin. Utilizing a dual injection technique with blue dye and ICG dye, imaging tracks lymphatic channels during an ilioinguinal node dissection. The surgeon preserves leg lymphatics until the end, tagging them for anastomosis. Lymphatic-venous anastomoses (LVAs) are then performed, ensuring proper flow. In this procedure, up to four LVAs may be completed. A year later, the patient is disease-free with no lymphedema, excellent limb quality scores, and diminishing blue dye stains on her foot.

Keywords

lymphatic reconstruction

ilioinguinal node dissection

lymphatic-venous anastomoses

blue dye

ICG dye