The sequential pneumatic compression device in surgery for lymphedema of the limbs.
A modified technique for operations for lymphedema of the limbs is presented and illustrated in three cases. The technique consists of using the Lympha-Press, a new sequential pneumatic compression apparatus, which was used before operation for reduction of lymphedema, facilitating the surgical procedure, during operation to enlarge the lymphatic vessels, making creation of the lymphatico-venous anastomosis easier, and after operation to avoid early occlusion of the anastomosis, serous accumulation, pain, wound infection and ugly scars.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007430:Intraoperative Care; D008208:Lymphatic System / Q000601:surgery; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011312:Pressure; D014680:Veins / Q000601:surgery