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Axillary dissection or radiation can result in lymphedema due to obstruction, trauma, and inflammation of the lymphatic system. Breast surgeries were divided into the following four categories on the basis of expected infection risk: 1) limited procedures, including reduction mammoplasty, mastopexy without implant, and mastectomy without axillary dissection or reconstruction; 2) procedures that involve implants; 3) mastectomy with axillary dissection; and 4) procedures that include reconstruction. A review by the National Breast Cancer Centre found between 20% and 60% of women treated with axillary dissection and radiotherapy developed lymphoedema, with most studies suggesting 30-40% of women receiving combined therapy go on to develop this condition. |
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