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Giant idiopathic penoscrotal lymphedema - Surgical approach with skin graft: A case report()

Lymphedema is originated from the reduced lymphatic flow, causing a volumetric increase in the affected region and is physically and emotionally uncomfortable. Surgical intervention is considered the best treatment option as it brings both functional and aesthetic benefits. This is a report from the...

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Autores principales: Fachini Cipriani, Raphael Flavio, Fleury da Silva, Leonardo, Mateus, Maitê, Martins da Silva, Ivam Vargas, da Silva Freitas, Renato, Krebs, Rodrigo Ketzer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9483772/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36131718
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2022.102208
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Sumario:Lymphedema is originated from the reduced lymphatic flow, causing a volumetric increase in the affected region and is physically and emotionally uncomfortable. Surgical intervention is considered the best treatment option as it brings both functional and aesthetic benefits. This is a report from the case of a previously healthy 45-year-old man who developed idiopathic penoscrotal giant lymphedema. A surgical approach was proposed. There was resection of scrotal lymphedema followed by a classic postectomy, suprapubic advancement flaps, and use of a partial skin graft from the right thigh. The results of the therapeutic approach were aesthetically and functionally satisfactory.