Lymphovenous Bypass as an Alternative Strategy for Managing Phleboedema and Venous Leg Ulcers: Preliminary Results
Using LVB for chronic venous insufficiency showed an increase in the success rate of ulcer healing and decompression of the swollen limbs with durable results. Patient-reported outcome measures disclosed the potential benefits of LVB. Large-scale randomized controlled trials and pathophysiological studies are warranted to elucidate its efficacy.
Authors
- Sung‐Chuan Chao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5758-0494)
- Hao‐Chih Tai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8155-3077)
- Nai‐Chen Cheng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4071-5628)
- Chenhisang Kuan
- Ying‐Sheng Lin
Institutions
- National Taiwan University Hospital (TW)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/gox.0000000000006064
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.57