New surgery aims to stop arm swelling in breast cancer patients
NCT ID NCT07415200
First seen Feb 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tests a surgical technique to prevent arm lymphedema (chronic swelling) in breast cancer patients at high risk. During standard lymph node removal, doctors will rotate a small flap of tissue from the chest wall into the armpit to support lymphatic drainage. 100 participants will be followed for 2 years to see if this reduces swelling.
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Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Pedicled lateral chest wall lymph-adipofascial flap axillary reconstruction (a surgical procedure)
What this could lead to
If successful, this simple surgical technique could become a standard way to prevent chronic arm swelling in high-risk breast cancer patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study with no comparison group, so results may not be definitive. The procedure itself carries surgical risks like infection or flap failure.
Conditions
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