Mechanical Dilation Using Nylon Monofilament Aids Multisite Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Through Improving the Quality of Anastomosis

In this study, we investigated the efficacy of the conventional supermicrosurgery technique performed with and without MD as a treatment for lower limb lymphedema. The LVA was performed using conventional supermicrosurgery alone in 10 patients (group without MD) and in combination with MD in another 10 patients (group with MD). The mean number of successful LVAs performed per hour was significantly higher in the group with MD than in the group without MD (1.42 ± 0.16 vs 1.14 ± 0.15; P
Source: Annals of Plastic Surgery - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Tags: Microsurgery Source Type: research