MODERN METHODS OF LYMPHOSTASIS TREATMENT: A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Background. Lymphostasis is a disease that significantly impairs the quality of life and social opportunities for a person. The disease is characterized by a violation of the normal outflow of lymph, which leads to tissue edema. Purpose. A comparative analysis of modern methods of lymphostasis treatment. Materials and methods. Conservative and surgical methods of treating patients with lymphostasis. Results. Conservative methods of treatment have proven their effectiveness when used in a combined format. Surgical methods of treatment are considered as an addition to conservative ones. Conclusion. There is a tendency in most cases to shift towards microsurgical methods and bioengineering methods of lymphostasis correction.