2017
DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a002834
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Chirurgische Therapie des Lymphödems – Möglichkeiten und Grenzen

Abstract: Zusammenfassung. Das Lymphödem ist eine häufige, chronisch fortschreitende und potenziell invalidisierende Erkrankung. In den entwickelten Ländern ist das Extremitätenlymphödem am häufigsten iatrogen nach Krebstherapien erworben. Meist gehören die radikale Lymphadenektomie sowie die Radiotherapie als essenzielle Bestandteile zum Therapiekonzept bei Krebserkrankungen. Diese sind stark assoziiert mit dem Extremitätenlymphödem. Resezierende Verfahren sollten nur im Endstadium der Erkrankung evaluiert werden, wobe… Show more

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“…While the gold standard remains conservative decongestive therapy, lymphedema is increasingly treated surgically, as lymphatic reconstructive surgery aims to reestablish the lymphatic network integrity using microsurgical and supermicrosurgical techniques. Recent studies report improved outcomes when lymphedema is treated earlier, as the fibroadipose tissue alterations contribute to the irreversible character of the disease [4,5] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…While the gold standard remains conservative decongestive therapy, lymphedema is increasingly treated surgically, as lymphatic reconstructive surgery aims to reestablish the lymphatic network integrity using microsurgical and supermicrosurgical techniques. Recent studies report improved outcomes when lymphedema is treated earlier, as the fibroadipose tissue alterations contribute to the irreversible character of the disease [4,5] .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%