Lndication and Evolution of Surgical Treatments in Lymphedema

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  • Hooshang Ahrari
Abstract:

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 results.  The treatment of lymphoedematous limb with this method has the advantages of shorter hospitali­sation and a more pleasing immediate appearance rith more normal configuration of the extremity.

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volume 5  issue 5

pages  385- 397

publication date 1977-12

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