Localized lymphedema after treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the lower limbs: Comparison of improvement according to duration before lymphaticovenular anastomosis

Localized lymphedema after treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the lower limbs: Comparison of improvement according to duration before lymphaticovenular anastomosis

Abstract Surgically invasive procedures involving the medial knee and inguinal regions can cause lymphedema. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) could improve volume reduction and decrease the risk of cellulitis. However, it may be preferable to performed LVA as early as possible to achieve optimal...

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Main Authors: Shuhei Yoshida, Isao Koshima, Hirofumi Imai, Toshio Uchiki, Ayano Sasaki, Yumio Fujioka, Shogo Nagamatsu, Kazunori Yokota, Mitsunobu Harima, Shuji Yamashita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2019-08-01
Series:Clinical Case Reports
Subjects:
localized lymphedema
lymphaticovenular anastomoses
medial knee
reconstruction surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2278

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https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.2278

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