Lymphaticovenular anastomosis to prevent cellulitis associated with lymphoedema

Background: One of the complications of lymphoedema is recurrent cellulitis. The aim was to determine whether lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) was effective at reducing cellulitis in patients with lymphoedema.

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Autors principals: Mihara, M, Hara, H, Furniss, D, Narushima, M, Iida, T, Kikuchi, K, Ohtsu, H, Gennaro, P, Gabriele, G, Murai, N
Format: Journal article
Idioma:English
Publicat: John Wiley and Sons Ltd 2014
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Sumari:Background: One of the complications of lymphoedema is recurrent cellulitis. The aim was to determine whether lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) was effective at reducing cellulitis in patients with lymphoedema.