Management of lymphedema is difficult due to lack of understanding of its physiology
and evaluation. Conservative treatments including compression therapy have been the
mainstay of its management, but a surgical approach has been postulated to have the
potential to become the treatment of choice, especially in cases refractory to conservative
treatments.
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In lymphaticovenular anastomosis (LVA), a lymphatic vessel is anastomosed to a venule
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Published online: May 23, 2012
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© 2012 British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
