GENITAL LYMPHEDEMA: A NEW TECHNIQUE OF CORRECTION SURGERY

• Published in: Lymphology Vol. 48; no. 3; pp. 153 - 156
• Main Authors: Kumar, K Leela Praveen, Manokaran, G
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2015
• Subjects: Humans; Lymphedema - etiology; Lymphedema - pathology; Lymphedema - surgery; Male; Penile Diseases - etiology; Penile Diseases - pathology; Penile Diseases - surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods

Genital lymphedema is a common problem seen by lymphology surgeons in India due to filarial infections. We have developed an innovative operative technique to correct this issue using native skin and have found the results in the first fifteen patients to be encouraging. Gross debulking procedures r...