Prevention of Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients using LVA

Inclusion Criteria

include breast cancer patients, patients with documented axillary nodal metastasis who are undergoing axillary node dissection, and any patient who has completed or will be scheduled to undergo a modified radical mastectomy or breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy).

Exclusion Criteria

Patients who are not undergoing a complete axillary node dissection, anyone with documented allergy to lymphazurin blue dye, and patients who are pregnant.