Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma
Joint Authors
Öztürk, Muhammed Beşir
Akan, Arzu
Özkaya, Özay
Egemen, Onur
Öreroğlu, Ali Rıza
Kayadibi, Turgut
Akan, Mithat
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-07-13
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Öztürk, Muhammed Beşir& Akan, Arzu& Özkaya, Özay& Egemen, Onur& Öreroğlu, Ali Rıza& Kayadibi, Turgut…[et al.]. 2014. Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma. Journal of Skin Cancer،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043033
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Öztürk, Muhammed Beşir…[et al.]. Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma. Journal of Skin Cancer No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043033
American Medical Association (AMA)
Öztürk, Muhammed Beşir& Akan, Arzu& Özkaya, Özay& Egemen, Onur& Öreroğlu, Ali Rıza& Kayadibi, Turgut…[et al.]. Saphenous Vein Sparing Superficial Inguinal Dissection in Lower Extremity Melanoma. Journal of Skin Cancer. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1043033
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1043033