How To Effectively Treat Lymphedema

Lymphaticovenous Anastomosis

Lymphaticovenous anastomosis is a surgical procedure used to help treat the fluid accumulation in individuals affected by moderate to severe lymphedema. Lymphedema patients have a malfunction or mechanism that results in the blockage or absence of the proper lymph vessels and lymph nodes required for adequate lymph fluid drainage. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis is a technique that connects lymph lines to nearby veins so they can adequately drain fluid into the bloodstream. During this procedure, the surgeon locates the lymphatic channels that experience accumulation using lymphoscintigraphy and ICG lymphography. Then, numerous small incisions are made in the limb affected by fluid buildup in the area where the lymph vessels are located. The surgeon then carefully connects the affected lymph channels to several veins within close proximity. This portion of the procedure is done with a technique called superfine microsurgery because the lymph vessels have an extremely small diameter. Lymphaticovenous anastomosis has shown to be a successful long term solution for lymphedema patients.

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