[Treatment of primary lower limb lymphedema with ultrasonic assisted liposuction].
OBJECTIVE
To observe treatment effects of primary lower limb lymphedema using ultrasonic assisted liposuction.


METHODS
Internal ultrasonic liposculpture system combined postoperative continual elastic stockings or bandages were used for reducing lymphatic burdens of the affected limbs by partly removal of lymphedematous tissues.


RESULTS
Edema regression in the affected limbs were obvious at 2 weeks postoperative and kept to stable without recurrence during 1 year follow-up.


CONCLUSIONS
Ultrasonic assisted liposuction combined with elastic compression is safe and effective for the treatment of primary limb lymphedema.
Cao
Wei-Gang
WG
Department of Plastic Reconstructive Surgery, 9th People's Hospital, Jiaotong University, Shanghai 200011, China.
Li
Sheng-Li
SL
Zhou
Jian-Guo
JG
Cheng
Kai-Xiang
KX
Liu
Ning-Fei
NF
Zhang
Di-Sheng
DS
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015187:Lipectomy / Q000295:instrumentation; D035002:Lower Extremity; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D013396:Suction / Q000379:methods*; D014464:Ultrasonic Therapy; D055815:Young Adult