Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis Reduces Pain in Selected Patients with Lower Limb Lymphedema
Objectives: Lymphedema is a chronic condition characterized by fluid accumulation and limb swelling, often accompanied by pain. While complete decongestive therapy may reduce pain, some patients experience persistent symptoms. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis (LVA) is a minimally invasive procedure that has shown promise in alleviating pain, but the types of pain most responsive to LVA remain unclear.
Authors
- Hisako Hara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0365-0477)
- Makoto Mihara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3385-4566)
Institutions
- Lymphedema Therapy (United States) (US)
- JR Tokyo General Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.53045/jprs.2025-0056
- Primary Topic
- Lymphatic System and Diseases
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00