Effective Management Strategies for Primary Lymphedema of the Lower Extremities: Integrating Conservative and Surgical Therapies in Early and Late Stages
Primary lymphedema poses a considerable challenge, primarily due to its relentless progression if left untreated. The existing literature offers limited guidance on its management. Our algorithm, developed over years of experience, aims to fill this gap. By integrating surgical and conservative interventions, as well as individualized patient follow-up, we provide a comprehensive framework for managing both early and late- stage cases.
Authors
- Michela Schettino (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3897-812X)
- Hung‐Chi Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2749-1909)
- Emanuele Cigna
- Mirco Pozzi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6888-2191)
- Luigi Losco (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9105-1839)
- Vanessa Marron Mendes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5233-3988)
- Yasser Farid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6088-2725)
- Alberto Bolletta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6418-2873)
- Giuseppe Diluiso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4609-4837)
- Thierry Cleve
Institutions
- University of Siena (IT)
- University of Pisa (IT)
- University of Salerno (IT)
- China Medical University (TW)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Brugmann (BE)
- China Medical University Hospital (TW)
- Centre Hospitalier Interrégional Edith Cavell (BE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Microsurgery
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/micr.70014
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.18