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September 20, 2025Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global OpenOpen Access

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

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CBCatharine BowmanUniversity of CalgaryCHCaroline HircockSunnybrook Health Science CentreSHSiba HaykalYale New Haven Hospital

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Overview

Prospective study evaluates lymphaticovenous anastomosis impact on excess limb volume and quality of life in lymphedema patients, suggesting surgical benefits.

Key Points

  • Modest improvements were seen in excess limb volume and overall quality of life after LVA treatment.
  • Quantitative analysis showed a median reduction in excess limb volume of -4.40%, with a significant P-value of 0.0015.
  • While the surgery improved limb volume, psychosocial well-being scores showed no significant changes compared to baseline.
  • Recommendations were proposed to enhance surgical and postoperative management for lymphedema based on qualitative findings.

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Bowman et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fc631b076d99fa69c21https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000007088
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