Non-operative therapy combined with limited surgery in management of peripheral lymphedema.
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.
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