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Vascularized lymph node flap transfer (VLNT) was believed to be the treatment of choice for moderate-to-severe lymphedema. Recent publications have supported the use of supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) for treating severe lymphedema. This study hypothesizes whether LVA can be performed on post-VLNT patients seeking further improvement.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| lower limb lymphedema patients | This retrospective cohort study enrolled 131 lower limb lymphedema patients including 10 patients who have received VLNT as their primary lymphedema surgery showing minimal post-VLNT improvement (Group I) and 121 patients without previous lymphatic surgery (Group II). |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Vascularized lymph node flap transfer | Other | Patients who have received VLNT as their primary treatment but with minimal improvement |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Magnetic resonance volumetry | Magnetic resonance volumetry was used for measuring preoperative and postoperative volume changes at least 6-month after LVA. | 6 months after LVA |
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From November 2014 to January 2019, a total of 131 lower limb lymphedema patients were enrolled.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital | Kaohsiung City | 83301 | Taiwan |
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| ID | Term |
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| D008209 | Lymphedema |
| ID | Term |
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| D008206 | Lymphatic Diseases |
| D006425 | Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases |
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| Patients without prior lymphedema surgery | Other | Patients without prior lymphedema surgery |
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