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MULTIPLE LYMPHATIC-VENOUS ANASTOMOSES (MLVA) FOR MICROSURGICAL DRAINAGE OF PRIMARY PENO-SCROTAL LYMPHEDEMA: A CASE REPORT

Authors
  • PG di Summa
  • M Guiotto
  • P Zaugg
  • A Van Der Gucht
  • M Ryan
  • CC Campisi
  • W Raffoul

Abstract

Single site Multiple Lymphatic-Venous Anastomoses (MLVA) provides optimal functional and cosmetic results with low complication rates in treatment of lower limb lymphedema. However, no evidence exists in literature concerning the use of this technique in treatment of peno-scrotal lymphedema. We report a case of a 44-year-old male patient who developed secondary peno-scrotal lymphedema with severe lymphorrhea, following a laser treatment for scrotal pustolosis, leading to recurrent infections and finally an established peno-scrotal lymphedema. Utilizing MLVA, a complete remission of scrotal lymphedema was achieved with significant volume reduction of the penile lymphedema. The post-operative course was uneventful with clear improvement in lymphatic flow demonstrable on lymphoscintigraphy (6 months) and no recurrence of scrotal lymphedema at 2 years follow-up. This article reports very promising results of a novel application of MLVA in the treatment of genital lymphedema and suggests that MLVA provides the possibility to shunt both superficial and deep lymphatics to improve the lymphatic drainage from the peno-scrotal area using a single surgical site.

Keywords: microsurgery, lymphatic surgery, Multiple Lymphatic-Venous Anastomoses, peno-scrotal lymphedema

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di Summa, P. & Guiotto, M. & Zaugg, P. & Van Der Gucht, A. & Ryan, M. & Campisi, C. & Raffoul, W., (2020) “MULTIPLE LYMPHATIC-VENOUS ANASTOMOSES (MLVA) FOR MICROSURGICAL DRAINAGE OF PRIMARY PENO-SCROTAL LYMPHEDEMA: A CASE REPORT”, Lymphology 52(3), 149-154. doi: https://doi.org/10.2458/lymph.4636

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02 Jan 2020
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