Surgical management of lymphedema: Past, present, and future

Babak J. Mehrara; Jamie C. Zampell; Hiroo Suami; David W. Chang

doi:10.1089/lrb.2011.0011

Surgical management of lymphedema: Past, present, and future

Babak J. Mehrara, Jamie C. Zampell, Hiroo Suami, David W. Chang

Plastic Surgery

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Abstract

Recent advances in surgical management of lymphedema have provided options for patients who have failed conservative management with manual lymphatic massage and/or compression garments. The purpose of this review is to provide a historical background to the surgical treatment of lymphedema and how these options have evolved over time. In addition, we aim to delineate the various types of surgical approaches available, indications for surgery, and reported outcomes. Our goal is to increase awareness of these options and foster research to improve their outcomes.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	159-167
Number of pages	9
Journal	Lymphatic Research and Biology
Volume	9
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1089/lrb.2011.0011
State	Published - Sep 1 2011

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Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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