Management of a Giant Lymphocele Following Varicose Vein Surgery - A Case Report

May 26, 2022 updated by: Dr Noshi Bibi, Bahria International Hospital
A 48-year-old female presented to the plastic surgery outpatient department (OPD) with a history of painful, progressive swelling of the right groin and medial aspect of the right thigh for 4 months. After investigation, it was diagnosed as a giant lymphocele. A pedicled gracilis muscle flap was used to reconstruct and obliterate the cavity. There was no recurrence of the swelling. : Lymphocele is a common complication after extensive vascular surgeries. In the unfortunately case of its development, prompt intervention must be done to prevent its growth and ensuing complications.

Study Overview

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

1

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

    • Punjab
      • Rawalpindi, Punjab, Pakistan
        • Bahria iInternational Hospital

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Child
  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

post varicose vein surgery ,patient developed lymphocele in right thigh

Description

Inclusion Criteria: diagnosed case of lymphocele -

Exclusion Criteria: none

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Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Only
  • Time Perspectives: Retrospective

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Management of a Giant Lymphocele Following Varicose Vein Surgery - A Case Report
Time Frame: 2 year
Complete resolution of lymphocele
2 year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

January 1, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

April 21, 2022

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 26, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

June 1, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

June 1, 2022

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 26, 2022

Last Verified

May 1, 2022

More Information

Terms related to this study

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

Undecided

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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