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FAQ's

1. How many people worldwide are affected by lymphedema?

250 million people

2. What is the incidence of lymphedema?

1.4 per 1,000 people

3. What percentage of women receiving traditional axillary node dissection develop lymphedema?

15-20%

4. What percentage of women following mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection and radiation develop lymphedema?

38%

5. What 2 procedures have reported success in over 80%?

Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer (VLNT) and Lymphovenous Anastomosis (LVA)

6. VLNT and LVA utilize which advanced surgical techniques?

Microsurgical techniques are utilized