Immediate lymphatic reconstruction in 77 consecutive breast cancer patients: 2-year follow up.

ILR can significantly reduce the risk of developing BRCL in high-risk patients at two years of follow up. Patients receiving adjuvant radiation therapy are more likely to develop BCRL after ILR compared to those who do not. Ongoing studies include investigation aimed at identifying patients most at risk for the development of BRCL to help target intervention, as well as elucidate factors that contribute to the success of ILR.