Lymphaticovenous anastomosis by microvascular technique.
After developing some basic techniques of lymphaticovenous anastomoses in 60 dogs, a further study of these anastomoses in the greyhound was performed with a patency rate of 74 per cent a 1 week and 66 per cent between 6 and 12 weeks. Points of technique and causes of failure are discussed. The use of this method in the treatment of early secondary lymphoedema is mentioned.
D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D005268:Femoral Vein / Q000601:surgery; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000601:surgery*; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery; D008866:Microsurgery / Q000379:methods; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery*