Beinschwellungen nach inguinaler und ilioinguinaler Dissektion von Melanommetastasen

Abstract

Our results suggest that the iliac part of an ilioinguinal lymph node dissection significantly contributes to lymphoedema. Because of the multitude of reasons for swellings of the lower leg, volumetry of the thigh seems to be most adequate for quantifying the amount of postoperative lymphoedema.

Leg swelling after inguinal sentinel lymph node biopsy and primary melanoma excision with a safety margin

“…Jose and colleagues [12] reported a prevalence of lymphedema of 7%, with an average volume increase of 6% in the affected legs. The volume increase of the operated leg was seen in the thighs as well as the lower legs, as we also observed in our patients with complete groin dissection [13].…”