Surgical management of unilateral lower limb lymphedema in combination of debulking and physiologic procedures: a case report
Lymphedema has a high incidence and various causes including filariasis in developing countries and as complications following oncological surgery in developed countries. It reduces patients’ quality of life, productivity and currently lacks a cure. Current management involves debulking or physiolog...
Main Authors: | Gathariki Mukami, Khainga Stanley, Aluora Kenneth, Malungo Nang’andu, Ocholla Laura, Amuti Thomas |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2022-10-01
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Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/surgical-management-of-unilateral-lower-limb-lymphedema-in-combination-of-debulking-and-physiol |
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