Ruediger G H Baumeister1, Weiss Mayo2, Mike Notohamiprodjo3, Jens Wallmichrath4, Stephanie Springer4, Andreas Frick4. 1. Consultant in Lymphology, Chirurgische Klinik Muenchen Bogenhausen, München, Germany. 2. Department of Nuclear Medicine, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, München, Germany. 3. Institute for Cinical Radiology, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, München, Germany. 4. Division of Hand Surgery, Plastic- and Aesthetic Surgery, AUHP Klinik, Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, Muenchen, Germany.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lymphedema often arises after a regional interruption during cancer treatment, for example after lymph node resection the axilla or the groin. Lymphatic vessels as vascular grafts may overcome these lymphatic gaps. METHOD: Experiments in rats and dogs were performed for developing this method. Volume measurements, lymphoscintigraphies, proof of patency by MRI and radiology as well as quality of life studies were performed in patients. RESULTS: Long-term follow-up studies revealed significantly reduced volumes, significant improvement of lymphatic outflow shown by lymphoscintigraphy, long-term patency of the grafts for more than 10 years, and improved quality of life after surgery compared with the situation with conservative treatment before surgery. CONCLUSION: Vascular grafts using the patients own lymphatic vessels are able to successfully reconstruct a locally interrupted lymphatic pathway. Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
BACKGROUND:Lymphedema often arises after a regional interruption during cancer treatment, for example after lymph node resection the axilla or the groin. Lymphatic vessels as vascular grafts may overcome these lymphatic gaps. METHOD: Experiments in rats and dogs were performed for developing this method. Volume measurements, lymphoscintigraphies, proof of patency by MRI and radiology as well as quality of life studies were performed in patients. RESULTS: Long-term follow-up studies revealed significantly reduced volumes, significant improvement of lymphatic outflow shown by lymphoscintigraphy, long-term patency of the grafts for more than 10 years, and improved quality of life after surgery compared with the situation with conservative treatment before surgery. CONCLUSION: Vascular grafts using the patients own lymphatic vessels are able to successfully reconstruct a locally interrupted lymphatic pathway. Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.
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