Use of axillary vascular grafts in prophylactic lymphovenous bypass: technical challenges and lessons learned
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By
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Jorge Flores Garcia
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J. Michael Smith
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Ramin Rajaii
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Emily L. Geisler
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Roman J. Skoracki
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Min-Jeong Cho
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May 8, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Application of Axillary Vascular Grafts in Preventive Lymphovenous Bypass: Technical Obstacles and Insights Gained
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | |
| Key Mechanisms | Preventive lymphatic surgeries such as prophylactic lymphovenous bypass (pLVB) have been shown to effectively decrease BCRL risk. |
| Target Population | |
| Care Setting | |
Key Highlights
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Management
- Utilize axillary vascular grafts for pLVB in patients with inadequate recipient veins, ensuring proper surgical techniques are followed.
Monitoring & Follow-up
Risks
Patient & Prescribing Data
Female breast cancer patients aged 18 years or older undergoing ALND.
Immediate lymphatic reconstruction using axillary grafts can mitigate BCRL risk.
Clinical Best Practices
- Perform pLVB at the time of ALND to prevent BCRL, supported by evidence of reduced incidence in high-risk patients.
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