The Guide Wire Method A New Technique for Easier Side-to-End Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis

作者：Yoshimatsu Hidehiko^*; Yamamoto Takumi; Narushima Mitsunaga; Iida Takuya; Koshima Isao

来源：Annals of Plastic Surgery, 2014, 73(2): 231-233.

DOI：10.1097/SAP.0b013e318276d99a

• lymphedema
• lymphaticovenular anastomosis
• intravascular stenting
• side-to-end anastomosis

Lymphaticovenular anastomosis has become one of the treatment options for lymphedema. Among several types of anastomosis, side-to-end anastomosis in which a window is made on the wall of a lymphatic vessel is considered to be the most effective, because it creates bidirectional bypasses through 1 anastomosis. However, making a side-to-end anastomosis with a small lymphatic vessel and a venule can be technically challenging. We developed a new technique using an intravascular stenting that significantly facilitates the procedure.

• 出版日期2014-8