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lymphedema procedure

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    • January 18, 2014 at 11:42 pm
    JC
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    anyone heard of a procedure called lymphovenous bypass that alleviates symptoms?

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      • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

      If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

      I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

      I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

      • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

      If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

      I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

      I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

      • January 19, 2014 at 1:35 am
      Linny
      Participant

      Yes. The procedure has been around for a number of years with mixed successes. But recent improvements in microsurgery seem to be yielding better results.

      If you google lymphaticovenous anastomosis you'll find a number of articles and studies on the procedure.

      I am keeping tabs on it to see how it develops. I have seen some pretty impressive before and after shots. Most patients saw results almost immediately.

      I think the procedure is more popular overseas but larger hospitals like Johns Hopkins are offering it.

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