The purpose of this study is to compare the difference in the incidence of upper limb edema and dysfunction between the Preponderant lymphatic reflux group (high ratio of axillary lymphatic reflux to axillary vein reflux) and the Preponderant venous reflux group (low ratio of axillary lymphatic reflux to axillary vein reflux).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
258
The patients will undergo axillary lymph node dissection with preserved axillary vein branches
The patients will undergo axillary lymph node dissection without preserved axillary vein branches
Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, China
Zhejiang Cancer Hospital
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Shanghai Fengxian Central Hospital
Shanghai, China
short-term Incidence of lymphedema
Incidence of upper limb lymphedema on affected side at 1-, 6-, and 12-month after operation
Time frame: 1-, 6-, and 12-month
short-term Incidence of dysfunction
Incidence of upper limb dysfunction on affected side at 1-, 6-, and 12-month after operation
Time frame: 1-, 6-, and 12-month
long-term Incidence of lymphedema
Incidence of upper limb lymphedema on affected side 5 years after operation
Time frame: 5 years
long-term Incidence of dysfunction
Incidence of upper limb dysfunction on affected side 5 years after operation
Time frame: 5 years
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