Microsurgery for Lymphoedema in Wales

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wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/863/news/43896

 

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The full benefits may not occur until up to three years after surgery. But no patient who underwent LVA at Neath Port Talbot has since developed cellulitis, freeing hospital beds and reducing antibiotics.

 

Six have already stopped wearing compression garments and have been discharged from the lymphedema service

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Thanks for posting this Flopsy it is encouraging for those of us suffering with the dreaded lymphoedema and good to know that they have had good results with this surgery, at least professionals are looking at different treatment options x

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I wish i could get this it could be worth asking about