Abstract

Although screening tests have been widely implemented globally, there are still cases diagnosed with breast cancer in which radical mastectomy and axillary lymph node dissection remains the option of choice. In such cases significant alteration of the quality of life can occur especially in cases in which upper limb lymphedema develops. Therefore, attention was focused on determining the causes related to upper limb lymphedema as well as the therapeutic options in such cases. Special attention was given to the utility of indocyanine green for upper limb lymphatic preservation as well as for the utility of the method in treating this complication. This is a literature review regarding the possibilities of prevention and treatment of upper limb lymphedema by using indocyanine green.

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