successful management of persistent lower extremity lymphedema with suction-assisted lipectomy

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Introduction: Lower-extremity lymphedema is a significant complication attributed to gynecologic cancer surgery, potentially effectuating severe edema and discernible pain. Case report: We report on a patient who developed persistent, lower-extremity lymphedema following her treatment for cervix cancer. Despite repeated efforts to manage the lymphedema with conventional measures, the patient's condition had not markedly improved. Thereafter, she underwent a suction-assisted lipectomy that effectively resolved her symptoms. Conclusion: Since lymphedema often remains disabling and incurable following traditional therapy, suction-assisted lipectomy should be considered as an alternative when endeavoring to optimally manage this complication.
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Authors ;John P. Micha;Dung H. Nguyen;Bram H. Goldstein
Journal science of the total environment
Year 2018
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10.1016/j.gore.2017.12.004
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