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Lymphovenous Anastomosis

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Lymphovenous anastomosis is a microsurgical procedure used to treat lymphedema and chylothorax by connecting lymphatic vessels directly to small veins so that trapped lymphatic fluid can drain into the venous system.

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Lymphedema, Conditions
Source Lymphovenous anastomosis (Wikipedia)
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Lymphovenous anastomosis (Wikipedia)
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lymphovenous_anastomosis, lead section
    Lymphovenous anastomosis is a microsurgical procedure used to treat lymphedema and chylothoraces.
  • Treats: Lymphedema, Lead: treats Lymphedema
    Lymphovenous anastomosis is a microsurgical procedure used to treat lymphedema and chylothoraces.
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