Treatment of primary lower limb lymphedema with ultrasonic assisted liposuction / 中华整形外科杂志

ABSTRACT

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe treatment effects of primary lower limb lymphedema using ultrasonic assisted liposuction.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>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.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Edema regression in the affected limbs were obvious at 2 weeks postoperative and kept to stable without recurrence during 1 year follow-up.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Ultrasonic assisted liposuction combined with elastic compression is safe and effective for the treatment of primary limb lymphedema.</p>