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- David W Chang, Jaume Masia, Ramon Garza, Roman Skoracki, and Peter C Neligan.
- Chicago, Ill.; Barcelona, Spain; Columbus Ohio; and Seattle, Wash.
- Plast. Reconstr. Surg. 2016 Sep 1; 138 (3 Suppl): 209S-218S.
BackgroundSecondary lymphedema is a dreaded complication that sometimes occurs after treatment of malignancies. Management of lymphedema has historically focused on conservative measures, including physical therapy and compression garments. More recently, surgery has been used for the treatment of secondary lymphedema.MethodsThis article represents the experience and treatment approaches of 5 surgeons experienced in lymphatic surgery and includes a literature review in support of the techniques and algorithms presented.ResultsThis review provides the reader with current thoughts and practices by experienced clinicians who routinely treat lymphedema patients.ConclusionThe medical and surgical treatments of lymphedema are safe and effective techniques to improve symptoms and improve quality of life in properly selected patients.
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