Open AccessLocalized lymphedema after treatment for soft tissue sarcoma in the lower limbs: Comparison of improvement according to duration before lymphaticovenular anastomosis
Author(s) -
Yoshida Shuhei,
Koshima Isao,
Imai Hirofumi,
Uchiki Toshio,
Sasaki Ayano,
Fujioka Yumio,
Nagamatsu Shogo,
Yokota Kazunori,
Harima Mitsunobu,
Yamashita Shuji
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2278
Subject(s) - medicine , lymphedema , cellulitis , surgery , anastomosis , soft tissue , sarcoma , soft tissue sarcoma , reduction (mathematics) , breast cancer , cancer , pathology , geometry , mathematics
Surgically invasive procedures involving the medial knee and inguinal regions can cause lymphedema. Lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA) could improve volume reduction and decrease the risk of cellulitis. However, it may be preferable to performed LVA as early as possible to achieve optimal results.