Outcomes for Physiologic Microsurgical Treatment of Secondary Lymphedema Involving the Extremity

Conclusions:

Patients with secondary UEL/LEL who undergo VLNT/LVB demonstrate improved functional status and reduced affected limb volumes postoperatively. Patients with UEL seem to have a more substantial reduction in limb volume differential compared to LEL patients.

Source: Annals of Surgery - September 16, 2022 Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research