lymphedema procedure

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    • January 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm
    JC
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      anyone heard of a procedure called lymphovenous bypass that alleviates symptoms?

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        • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
        Linny
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          Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

          If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

          I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

          I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

          • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
          Linny
          Participant

            Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

            If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

            I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

            I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

            • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
            Linny
            Participant

              Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

              If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

              I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

              I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

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