Characteristics and outcomes of lymphaticovenular anastomosis in older patients with bilateral involvement versus younger patients with unilateral involvement in lower extremity lymphedema

ConclusionsThe lymphatic vessel diameter tended to be greater in older patients with bilateral lymphedema than in younger patients with unilateral lymphedema. The rate of detection and improvement tended to decrease with worsening of the ICG lymphography pattern. LVA is thought to be more effective in older patients with early-stage bilateral lower leg lymphedema than in their younger counterparts with late-stage unilateral lymphedema.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - Category: Surgery Source Type: research