Lymph node-vein anastomoses in the treatment of lymphedema of the lower limbs

Driuk, N.F.; Chernukha, L.M.; Galich, S.P.

Klinicheskaia Khirurgiia 7: 54-57

1989


ISSN/ISBN: 0023-2130
PMID: 2796147
Document Number: 339085
The experience with surgical treatment of 72 patients with the most complicated forms of lymphedema--aplasia and hypoplasia of the lymphatic vessels of the lower extremities--is summarized. The indications, surgical tactics and techniques for lymphonodulovenous anastomosis formation are presented. The peculiarities of pre- and postoperative management of patients are emphasized. The positive results of treatment are noted in 88% of the patients operated on.

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