evidence on the efficacy and safety of liposuction for chronic lymphoedema is adequate
evidence on safety shows that the potential risks include venous thromboembolism, fat embolism, and fluid overload.
procedure can be used provided that standard arrangements are in place for clinical governance, consent and audit
Notes (2):
in the Western world, lymphedema most commonly occurs following treatment of cancer
liposuction removes the hypertrophied adipose tissue and is a prerequisite to achieve complete reduction, and this reduction is maintained long-term through constant (24 h) use of compression garments postoperatively
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