Treatment of primary lower limb lymphedema with ultrasonic assisted liposuction / 中华整形外科杂志
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
; (6): 290-291, 2006.
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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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Asunto principal:
Succión
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Cirugía General
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Terapia por Ultrasonido
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Lipectomía
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Extremidad Inferior
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Medias de Compresión
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Linfedema
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Métodos
Límite:
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
Idioma:
Zh
Revista:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
Año:
2006
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Article