Treating lymphedema with surgery: What to expect - 02/2017

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Treating lymphedema with surgery: What to expect

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Abstract

This handout explains how lymphedema is assessed and how it may be treated with surgery. It describes different surgeries that may be used: lymphaticovenular anastamosis (LVA), vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT) and liposuction.

Author

Reconstructive Surgery

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2017

Revision Date

02/2017

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General Subject

Blood and Lymphatic Disorders

Surgery

Specific Subject/Keyword

Lymphedema

Languages

English

Record ID

4524