Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
J Chin Med Assoc. 2024 May 1;87(5):455-462. doi: 10.1097/JCMA.0000000000001088. Epub 2024 Mar 22.
Lymphedema impairs patients' function and quality of life. Currently, supermicrosurgical lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) is regarded as a significant and effective treatment for lymphedema. This article aims to review recent literature on this procedure, serving as a reference for future research and surgical advancements. Evolving since the last century, LVA has emerged as a pivotal domain within modern microsurgery. It plays a crucial role in treating lymphatic disorders. Recent literature discusses clinical imaging, surgical techniques, postoperative care, and efficacy. Combining advanced tools, precise imaging, and surgical skills, LVA provides a safer and more effective treatment option for lymphedema patients, significantly enhancing their quality of life. This procedure also presents new challenges and opportunities in the realm of microsurgery.
淋巴水肿会影响患者的功能和生活质量。目前，超显微淋巴管静脉吻合术（LVA）被认为是治疗淋巴水肿的一种重要且有效的方法。本文旨在回顾该手术的最新文献，为未来的研究和手术进展提供参考。自上个世纪以来，LVA 不断发展，已成为现代显微外科的一个重要领域。它在治疗淋巴疾病方面发挥着关键作用。最近的文献讨论了临床影像学、手术技术、术后护理和疗效。LVA 将先进的工具、精确的影像学和手术技能相结合，为淋巴水肿患者提供了更安全、更有效的治疗选择，显著提高了他们的生活质量。该手术也为显微外科领域带来了新的挑战和机遇。
