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LYMPHOGRAPHIA: EXCISION OF SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE AND DEEP MUSCLE FASCIA FOR ADVANCED LYMPHEDEMA

Authors: DI Kim ( ) , S Huh ( ) , SJ Lee ( ) , JH Hwang ( ) , YI Kim ( ) , BB Lee ( )

Abstract

In advanced peripheral lymphedema particularly involving the legs, complex physical therapy (massage/bandage-wrapping compression, remedial exercises, and maintenance use of a low stretch elastic compression garment), is not uniformly successful. In six patients with morbid lymphedema of the legs, we described our positive experience using a modified Auchincloss/Homans excisional operation.

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How to Cite: Kim, D. , Huh, S. , Lee, S. , Hwang, J. , Kim, Y. & Lee, B. (1998) “LYMPHOGRAPHIA: EXCISION OF SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE AND DEEP MUSCLE FASCIA FOR ADVANCED LYMPHEDEMA”, Lymphology. 31(4).