[Treatment of primary lower limb lymphedema with ultrasonic assisted liposuction].

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

To observe treatment effects of primary lower limb lymphedema using ultrasonic assisted liposuction.

METHODS:

Internal ultrasonic liposculpture system combined postoperative continual elastic stockings or bandages were used for reducing lymphatic burdens of the affected limbs by partly removal of lymphedematous tissues.

RESULTS:

Edema regression in the affected limbs were obvious at 2 weeks postoperative and kept to stable without recurrence during 1 year follow-up.

CONCLUSIONS:

Ultrasonic assisted liposuction combined with elastic compression is safe and effective for the treatment of primary limb lymphedema.

• Authors: Wei-Gang Cao, Sheng-Li Li, Jian-Guo Zhou, Kai-Xiang Cheng, Ning-Fei Liu, Di-Sheng Zhang
• Journal: Zhonghua zheng xing wai ke za zhi = Zhonghua zhengxing waike zazhi = Chinese journal of plastic surgery (Zhonghua Zheng Xing Wai Ke Za Zhi) Vol. 22 Issue 4 Pg. 290-1 (Jul 2006) ISSN: 1009-4598 [Print] China
• PMID: 17017145 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adolescent
• Adult
• Child
• Female
• Humans
• Lipectomy (instrumentation)
• Lower Extremity
• Lymphedema (surgery)
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Stockings, Compression
• Suction (methods)
• Ultrasonic Therapy
• Young Adult