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Liposuction on a lymphedematous arm.

V M Nava1, W T Lawrence

  • 1Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill 27514.

Annals of Plastic Surgery
|October 1, 1988
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Suction lipectomy, a liposuction technique, effectively debulked a patient's lymphedematous arm, facilitating wound closure and improving function. This approach shows promise for treating acquired lymphedema.

Area of Science:

  • Plastic Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Lymphedema Management

Background:

  • Suction lipectomy is increasingly utilized for aesthetic and reconstructive procedures.
  • Its application in treating acquired lymphedema remains limited.

Observation:

  • A patient with postmastectomy lymphedema presented with squamous cell carcinoma on the forearm.
  • Lesions were resected, and liposuction was employed to debulk the lymphedematous forearm and upper arm.

Findings:

  • Liposuction facilitated wound closure and debulking of the affected arm.
  • A skin graft from the upper arm aided in closing the forearm defect.
  • The patient experienced primary wound healing and improved arm function at 10-month follow-up without recurrence.

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Implications:

  • Liposuction may be a viable treatment option for select cases of acquired lymphedema.
  • Further research is needed to establish precise indications and limitations of liposuction in lymphedema treatment.