J Med Assoc Thai 2018; 101 (5):685-8

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Laparoscopic Harvested Omental Flap Transfer for Lower Extremity Lymphedema Patient: Case Report in Thailand
Rattanamahattana O Mail, Tansawet A , Iamkijkarn C , Sirimahachaiyakul P

Vascularized lymph node transfer [VLNT] is one of the important treatment modalities of lymphedema patients. It displays promising results, especially against advanced stage lymphedema. Omentum is one among various donor lymph node for transfer. It provides several advantages but has been unpopular due to its celiotomy complication. In the present report, the authors use laparoscopic-assisted method to minimize the unfavorably results from celiotomy.

Keywords: Lymphedema, Lymphatic surgery, Vascularized lymph node transfer, VLNT, Omental flap transfer


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