Annals of surgery
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Review
Vascularized lymph node transfer for treatment of lymphedema: a comprehensive literature review.
A comprehensive literature review of VLNT with updates and comparisons on current application, techniques, results, studies and possible future implications. ⋯ Although the results with the use of VLNT for treatment of lymphedema have been largely positive, further exploration into standardized protocols for diagnosis, treatment optimization, and patient outcomes assessment is needed.
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The true rate of new-onset diabetes (NODM) after distal pancreatectomy (DP) is not known. This systematic review was carried out to obtain exact percentages regarding the incidence of NODM after DP for different indications. ⋯ This review is the largest of its kind to assess the cumulative incidence of NODM after DP and shows that NODM is a frequently occurring complication, with incidence depending on the preexisting disease and follow-up time. Because NODM can affect quality of life, patients undergoing DP should be preoperatively provided with this information as specific as possible.