Long-Term Patency of Lymphovenous Anastomoses: A Systematic Review.
Plast Reconstr Surg
; 138(2): 492-498, 2016 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
With advancements in technology and microsurgical techniques, lymphovenous anastomosis has become a popular reconstructive procedure in the treatment of chronic lymphedema. However, the long-term patency of these anastomoses is not clear in the literature.METHODS:
A systematic review of the MEDLINE and EMBASE databases was performed to assess the reported long-term patency of lymphovenous anastomoses.RESULTS:
A total of eight studies satisfied the inclusion criteria. Pooled data from four similar experiments in normal dogs showed an average long-term (≥5 months) patency of 52 percent. The only experiment in dogs with chronic lymphedema failed to show any long-term patency.CONCLUSIONS:
The creation of peripheral lymphovenous anastomoses with a moderate long-term patency rate has become technically possible. However, the long-term results in chronic lymphedema are limited.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Vasos Linfáticos
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Linfedema
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Microcirurgia
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2016
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Article