Localized lymphedema after treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the lower limbs: Comparison of improvement according to duration before lymphaticovenular anastomosis

Shuhei Yoshida; Isao Koshima; Hirofumi Imai; Toshio Uchiki; Ayano Sasaki; Yumio Fujioka; Shogo Nagamatsu; Kazunori Yokota; Mitsunobu Harima; Shuji Yamashita

doi:10.1002/ccr3.2278

Localized lymphedema after treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the lower limbs: Comparison of improvement according to duration before lymphaticovenular anastomosis

Clin Case Rep. 2019 Jun 28;7(8):1534-1538. doi: 10.1002/ccr3.2278. eCollection 2019 Aug.

Authors

Affiliations

¹ The International Center for Lymphedema Hiroshima University Hospital Hiroshima Japan.
² Plastic and reconstructive Surgery Hiroshima University Hiroshima Japan.
³ Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Tokyo University Tokyo Japan.

Abstract

Surgically invasive procedures involving the medial knee and inguinal regions can cause lymphedema. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) could improve volume reduction and decrease the risk of cellulitis. However, it may be preferable to performed LVA as early as possible to achieve optimal results.

Keywords: localized lymphedema; lymphaticovenular anastomoses; medial knee; reconstruction surgery.

Publication types

Case Reports