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Successful Treatment of Primary Eyelid Lymphedema by Periorbital Lymphovenous Anastomosis: A Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Eyelid lymphedema is a rare condition that presents as persistent swelling and non-pitting edema of the eyelids. Treatment options for this disease are limited, including surgical debulking and medications, which do not achieve complete resolution. Few studies have demonstrated the use of lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA) in the preauricular area for eyelid lymphedema treatment. In this report, we demonstrate the successful treatment of primary eyelid lymphedema by performing multiple LVAs in the periorbital region, where dermal backflow was visualized using indocyanine green lymphography. A total of four LVAs were performed through two separate incisions at the lateral canthal area and lateral eyebrow in a patient with unilateral upper eyelid lymphedema that resulted in significant improvement without recurrence.

Source: Archives of Plastic Surgery

DOI: 10.1055/s-0044-1792168

Authors: Han Gyu Cha, Dong Yun Hyun, Eun Soo Park, Chang Yong Choi, Seung Min Nam

Institution: Soonchunhyang University Hospital Bucheon

Language: English

Topic: Lymphatic System and Diseases

Subfield: Oncology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $700