Non-operative therapy combined with limited surgery in management of peripheral lymphedema.

A. Zelikovski, M. Haddad, R. Reiss
Lymphology 19 (1986):106-108

Vigorous intermittent pneumatic compression combined with limited surgery for huge lymphedema of the extremities is described. The goal of operation is primarily to restore the distorted lymphedematous limb to a more normal shape to facilitate continued non-operative treatment.