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ArticleObesity surgery2025

Bariatric Lymphedema One-Stage Operative Management (BLOOM).

Nadia Hui-Shan Sim, Lester Wei-Lin Ong, Matthew Sze Wei Yeo, Baldwin Po-Man Yeung, Allen Wei-Jiat Wong

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5 authors.

Nadia Hui-Shan SimDepartment of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Lester Wei-Lin OngDepartment of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Matthew Sze Wei YeoPicasso Plastic Surgery Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
Baldwin Po-Man YeungDepartment of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore.
Allen Wei-Jiat WongDepartment of Surgery, Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore, Singapore. allen.wong.wei.jiat@gmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObesity and lymphedema pose serious public healthcare problems. Though there are clear links between both chronic conditions, they are rarely treated together.

methodsWe describe the successful management of secondary lower limb lymphedema by the combination of obesity and lymphedema treatment in a 44-year-old patient with a body mass index of 35. She underwent simultaneous a vascularized lymph node transfer by repurposing the gastroepiploic lymph nodes from the sleeve gastrectomy.

resultsThe patient recovered uneventfully with significant improvement in her BMI and lymphedema.

conclusionWe present a novel and effective double-pronged treatment method for patients with both lymphedema and obesity.

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Bariatric SurgeryGastrectomyLymphedemaLymph NodesObesity, MorbidAdultBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansLower ExtremityTreatment OutcomeBariatric surgeryLymphedemaMorbid obesitySleeve gastrectomy

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