title: Non-operative therapy combined with limited surgery in management of peripheral lymphedema.
abstract: Vigorous intermittent pneumatic compression combined with limited surgery for huge lymphedema of the extremities is described. The goal of operation is primarily to restore the distorted lymphedematous limb to a more normal shape to facilitate continued non-operative treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001132:Arm / Q000503:physiopathology; D003020:Clothing; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000503:physiopathology; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged