Controversies in Surgical Management of Lymphedema

Summer E Hanson, Edward I Chang, Mark V Schaverien, Carrie Chu, Jesse C Selber, Matthew M Hanasono, Summer E Hanson, Edward I Chang, Mark V Schaverien, Carrie Chu, Jesse C Selber, Matthew M Hanasono

Abstract

Surgical treatment of lymphedema has expanded in recent years. Lymphovenous bypass and vascularized lymph node transfer are both modern techniques to address the physiologic dysfunction associated with secondary lymphedema. While efficacy of both techniques has been demonstrated in numerous studies, there are several questions that remain. Here, the authors discuss the most pertinent controversies in our practice as well as the current state of surgical management of lymphedema.

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: The authors have no financial interest to declare in relation to the content of this article.

Copyright © 2020 The Authors. Published by Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. on behalf of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

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