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An unusual case of lymphedema tarda
Mubin Hosnuter1, Mustafa Buyukates, Berfu Babuccu
1Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Zonguldak Karaelmas University Medical School, Kozlu/Zonguldak, Turkey.
Background:
Lymphedema is the result of the equilibrium between the load to be cleared and the transport capacity of the clearing system. Lymphedema may be classified as primary or secondary, based on the underlying etiology. Primary lymphedema is an unusual disorder characterized by inadequate lymphatic drainage. Lymphedema tarda is a rare form of primary lymphedema.
Case Report:
The case of lymphedema tarda documented here was chronic, progressive, and resistant to medical therapy and recurred several times after previous operations.
Conclusions:
We performed two-staged operations and we recommend that the staged excisional procedures offers reliable long-term improvement and minimizes postoperative complications in chronic advanced lymphedema.
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