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ReviewAnnals of translational medicine2024

Outcomes of liposuction techniques for management of lipedema: a case series and narrative review.

Pedro Ciudad, Valeria P Bustos, Joseph M Escandón, Emily G Flaherty, Horacio F Mayer, Oscar J Manrique

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Review in Annals of translational medicine, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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Pedro CiudadOncologic Unit, International Clinic, Lima, Perú.
Valeria P BustosDivision of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
Joseph M EscandónDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Emily G FlahertyDepartment of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
Horacio F MayerDepartment of Plastic Surgery, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Oscar J ManriqueAustin-Weston Center for Cosmetic Surgery, Reston, VA, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Objective: Lipedema is a commonly underdiagnosed chronic condition. This study aimed to evaluate liposuction techniques for lipedema by conducting a systematic review and presenting our experience. A case series study and a comprehensive review were conducted. Methods: We assessed surgical outcomes among patients with lipedema who underwent liposuction. Descriptive and inferential statistics were implemented. In our case series, we used tumescent liposuction, vibration amplification of sound energy at resonance (VASER) liposuction, and waterjet-assisted liposuction (WAL). We also performed a literature review of current concepts and state-of-the-art treatment for lipedema. Key Content and Findings: Twenty-four female patients were included in this study with a median age of 37 years [interquartile range (IQR), 10 years]. A statistically significant difference between preoperative (29.65 kg/m Conclusions: Liposuction has been shown to be a safe and effective alternative in patients with lipedema. It positively impacts clinical and patient-reported outcomes.

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case serieslipectomiesLipedemaliposuctionsuction

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PMCPMC11729798

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