Treatment of primary lower limb lymphedema with ultrasonic assisted liposuction / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
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(6): 290-291, 2006.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-297159
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe treatment effects of primary lower limb lymphedema using ultrasonic assisted liposuction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Edema regression in the affected limbs were obvious at 2 weeks postoperative and kept to stable without recurrence during 1 year follow-up.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Ultrasonic assisted liposuction combined with elastic compression is safe and effective for the treatment of primary limb lymphedema.</p>
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Main subject:
Suction
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General Surgery
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Ultrasonic Therapy
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Lipectomy
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Lower Extremity
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Stockings, Compression
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Lymphedema
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Methods
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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