Surgical management of lymphedema: Past, present, and future Journal Article
| Authors: | Mehrara, B. J.; Zampell, J. C.; Suami, H.; Chang, D. W. |
| Article Title: | Surgical management of lymphedema: Past, present, and future |
| Abstract: | Recent advances in surgical management of lymphedema have provided options for patients who have failed conservative management with manual lymphatic massage and/or compression garments. The purpose of this review is to provide a historical background to the surgical treatment of lymphedema and how these options have evolved over time. In addition, we aim to delineate the various types of surgical approaches available, indications for surgery, and reported outcomes. Our goal is to increase awareness of these options and foster research to improve their outcomes. © Copyright 2011, Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. |
| Keywords: | treatment outcome; patient satisfaction; excision; treatment failure; lymph node dissection; treatment indication; lymphedema; fibrosis; axillary lymph node; disease severity; conservative treatment; lymph node; bypass surgery; treatment contraindication; lymphatic drainage; tissue flap; liposuction; tissue transplantation; flap interposition; lymph node transplantation; lymphatic bypass; lymphaticovenous bypass |
| Journal Title: | Lymphatic Research and Biology |
| Volume: | 9 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 1539-6851 |
| Publisher: | Mary Ann Liebert, Inc |
| Date Published: | 2011-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 159 |
| End Page: | 167 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1089/lrb.2011.0011 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PUBMED: | 22066746 |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 9 December 2011" - "CODEN: LRBYA" - "Source: Scopus" |
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