Surgical management of lymphedema: past, present, and future.

Lndication and Evolution of Surgical Treatments in Lymphedema

The anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system of the extremities is reviewed, with special refe;ence to increasing knowledge from lymphan­giography.  The surgical treatment of primary lymphoedema of the extremities by transposition of superficial lym­phatics into the deep compartment of the limb em­ploying a buried "Shaved" skin flap "Thompson" operaion was ,used in 2 cases with excellent...

A NEW MODIFIED SURGICAL APPROACH IN LYMPHEDEMA OF THE PENIS AND SCROTUM

A 14 year old boy suffering from marked penoscrotal lymphedema is reported. Reduction scrotoplasty was done and the neoscrotum was made by combining the anterior suprapubic and posterior scrotal V-shaped flaps. A split-thickness skin graft from the thigh was placed over the denuded penis. No complication was encountered and the cosmetic result was satisfactory

Diagnosis and Treatment of Primary Lymphedema Consensus

Primary lymphedema can be managed effectively as a form of chronic lymphedema by a sequenced and targeted treatment and management program based around a combination of Decongestive Lymphatic therapy (DLT) with compression therapy, when the latter is desired as an adjunct to DLT. Treatment in the maintenance phase should include compression garments, self management, including self massage, met...

Editorial Note: Past Report and Future Direction for Iranian Journal of Management Studies

Best Practice Guidelines in Assessment, Risk Reduction, Management, and Surveillance for Post-Breast Cancer Lymphedema.

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (LE) is a progressive, chronic disease that affects millions of cancer survivors and primarily results from surgical lymphatic vessel/node removal and radiation therapy. Patient education and support for importance of early detection is essential in helping health care providers detect lymphedema early, when there is the best chance to prevent progression. Impro...