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LYMPHATIC RESEARCH AND BIOLOGY
卷 19, 期 1, 页码 20-22出版社
MARY ANN LIEBERT, INC
DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2020.0115
关键词
lymphedema; lymphatic surgery; liposuction; debulking; lipectomy
A study in the United States showed successful outcomes in treating lymphedema patients with debulking via power-assisted liposuction, including reduction in excess volume and improvement in quality of life.
Background: Debulking via power-assisted liposuction has been established internationally as the gold standard for patients with chronic fat-dominant lymphedema. In this study we share our experience implementing a debulking surgery program in the United States. Methods and Results: A retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent debulking surgery using power-assisted liposuction at a single institution. Between December 2017 and January 2020, 39 patients with lymphedema underwent 41 extremity debulking procedures. In patients with lymphedema of the upper extremity, median excess volume reduction was 111% at 6 months and 116% at 12 months post-operatively. In patients with lymphedema of the lower extremity, excess volume reduction was 82% at 6 months and 115% at 12 months post-operatively. L-Dex and quality of life improved across all domains in upper and lower extremity patients as well. Conclusion: Debulking with power-assisted liposuction is an effective treatment for chronic lymphedema, supported by improvement in both objective and subjective metrics.
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