Lymphovenous bypass for the treatment of lymphedema

Lymphovenous bypass for the treatment of lymphedema

Lymphovenous bypass (LVB) is a form of physiological lymphedema surgery, which was described decades ago, but recently it is gaining popularity with improved microsurgical technology available. Benefits of the procedure are its effectiveness in treating early stage lymphedema of either the upper or...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical oncology 2018-10, Vol.118 (5), p.743-749
Hauptverfasser: Garza, Rebecca M., Chang, David W.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Anastomosis, Surgical
Cancer surgery
Humans
Lymphatic Vessels - surgery
Lymphedema
Lymphedema - diagnostic imaging
Lymphedema - surgery
Lymphography
Lymphoscintigraphy
lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA)
lymphovenous bypass (LVB)
Microsurgery
Thrombosis - prevention & control
Veins - surgery
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Zusammenfassung:Lymphovenous bypass (LVB) is a form of physiological lymphedema surgery, which was described decades ago, but recently it is gaining popularity with improved microsurgical technology available. Benefits of the procedure are its effectiveness in treating early stage lymphedema of either the upper or lower extremity and having low complication profile. In the following article, the history of the procedure, mechanism, and details of various LVB techniques, and outcomes will be discussed.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.25166