An Effective System of Surgical Treatment of Lymphedema

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作者
Granzow, Jay W. [1 ,2 ]
Soderberg, Julie M. [3 ]
Kaji, Amy H. [1 ,2 ]
Dauphine, Christine [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Los Angeles, Div Plast Surg, Harbor UCLA Med Ctr, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
[2] Univ Calif Los Angeles, David Geffen Sch Med, Los Angeles, CA USA
[3] Mary Hosp, Providence Little Co, Torrance, CA USA
关键词
BREAST-CANCER; FOLLOW-UP; LYMPHATICOVENULAR ANASTOMOSIS; POSTMASTECTOMY LYMPHEDEMA; ARM LYMPHEDEMA; LIPOSUCTION; COMPLICATIONS; MICROSURGERY; MANAGEMENT; SURGERY;
D O I
10.1245/s10434-014-3515-y
中图分类号
R73 [肿瘤学];
学科分类号
100214 ;
摘要
Background. Effective surgical treatments for lymphedema now can address the fluid and solid phases of the disease process. Microsurgical procedures, including lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) and vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), target the fluid component that predominates at earlier stages of the disease. Suctionassisted protein lipectomy (SAPL) addresses the solid component that typically presents later as chronic, nonpitting lymphedema of an extremity. We assess the outcomes of patients who underwent selective application of these three surgical procedures as part of an effective system to treat lymphedema. Methods. This is a retrospective chart review of patients with lymphedema who underwent complete decongestive therapy followed by surgical treatment with SAPL, LVA, or VLNT. The primary outcomes measured were postoperative volume reduction (SAPL), daily requirement for compression garments and lymphedema therapy (VLNT and LVA), and the incidence of severe cellulitis. Results. Twenty-six patients were included in the study, of which 10 underwent SAPL and 16 underwent LVA or VLNT. The average reduction of excess volume by SAPL was 3,212 mL in legs and 943 mL in arms, or a volume reduction of 87 and 111 %, respectively, when compared with the unaffected, opposite sides. Microsurgical procedures (VLNT and LVA) significantly reduced the need for both compression garment use (p = 0.003) and lymphedema therapy (p < 0.0001). The overall rate of cellulitis decreased from 58 % before surgery to 15 % after surgery (p < 0.0001). Conclusions. When applied appropriately to properly selected patients, surgical procedures used in the treatment of lymphedema are effective and safe.
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页码:1189 / 1194
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