ArticlePlastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open2021
Successful Treatment of Rheumatoid Lymphedema with Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis.
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- Cell-Assisted Lipotransfer (CAL) and Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) in Combination with Autologous Breast Reconstruction: A Preliminary Feasibility Case Series.Aesthetic plastic surgery · 2026Article
- Effects of Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis on Quality of Life, Body Image, and Spiritual Health in Lymphedema Patients: A Prospective Cohort Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Lymphatic System and the Kidney: From Lymphangiogenesis to Renal Inflammation and Fibrosis Development.International journal of molecular sciences · 2024Review
- Imaging peripheral lymphatic dysfunction in chronic conditions.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Review
- Correlation between Lymphatic Surgery Outcome and Lymphatic Image-Staging or Clinical Severity in Patients with Lymphedema.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
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Abstract
Rheumatoid lymphedema is a rare but severely disabling condition caused by reduced lymphatic drainage. Most treatment methods are conservative and may lead to the exacerbation of lymphedema. Lymphatic venous anastomosis (LVA) is an effective treatment for lymphedema after surgery involving the lymphatic system, such as lymph node dissection for cancer treatment. LVA has not been used to treat rheumatoid lymphedema. We present a case of rheumatoid lymphedema treated with surgical procedures, including LVA. Following LVA, objective and subjective symptom relief was noted, along with decreased swelling and pain in the affected area. The postoperative course was uneventful. LVA for the treatment of rheumatoid lymphedema may provide definitive clinical improvements.
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