A Prospective Study of the Impact of Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis as a Treatment for Lymphedema.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphedema is managed using conservative modalities, which are most effective in early stages. Surgical interventions, such as lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA), are becoming popular as a method to augment conservative modalities. Despite a growing body of evidence demonstrating surgical effectiveness, prospective studies using validated measures and patient-reported outcomes are needed to further evaluate the impact of LVA. This prospective study evaluated the effect of LVA on limb volume, quality of life, and psychosocial well-being.

Methods

Adults with stage 1-2 lymphedema undergoing LVA between January 2020 and December 2023 were included. All participants underwent 2 weeks of preoperative bandaging followed by lymphaticovenous anastomoses. Postoperative band

SUBMITTER: Bowman C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12448159 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature