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Lymphedema that is refractory to nonoperative methods may be managed by surgical treatment. Indications include insufficient lymphedema reduction by well-performed medical and physical therapy (less than 50%), recurrent episodes of lymphangitis, intractable pain, worsening limb function, patient who are unsatisfied with the result obtained by nonoperative methods, and patients who are willing to proceed with surgical options.
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Campisi, C., Boccardo, F. (2011). Lymphatic-Venous Derivative and Reconstructive Microsurgery. In: Lee, BB., Bergan, J., Rockson, S. (eds) Lymphedema. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-567-5_41
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