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RECURRENT INGUINAL LYMPHOCELE - A THERAPEUTIC CHALLENGE
Catarina Longras1, Sandrina Figueiredo Braga2, Celso Carrilho2
1Service of General Surgery, Hospital da Senhora da Oliveira, Guimarães, Portugal.
Portuguese Journal of Cardiac Thoracic and Vascular Surgery
|March 18, 2022
Summary
Recurrent lymphoceles after crural hernia repair can be effectively treated with lymphatic marking and surgical removal of affected tissues. This approach demonstrated no recurrence at 24 months, offering a potential solution for persistent cases.
Area of Science:
- Surgical innovation in hernia repair complications.
- Lymphatic system imaging and intervention.
Background:
- Lymphocele is a known complication following hernia repair.
- Recurrent lymphocele often requires further intervention when conservative methods fail.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of lymphatic marking with patent blue dye followed by surgical excision for recurrent lymphocele after crural hernia repair.
Main Methods:
- Lymphatic marking was performed by injecting patent blue dye at the interdigital level.
- Surgical intervention involved en bloc removal of saphenofemoral junction lymph nodes and the lymphocele capsule.
Main Results:
- The described technique successfully treated recurrent lymphocele.
- No evidence of recurrence was observed during a 24-month follow-up period.
Conclusions:
- Lymphatic marking combined with surgical excision is an effective treatment for recurrent lymphocele post-crural hernia repair.
- This method provides a durable solution for persistent lymphocele, preventing recurrence.
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