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Chronic Wound Caused by Lymphorrhea after Skin Abscess Drainage on Lower Extremity: A Case Report.
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Advances in skin & wound care [Adv Skin Wound Care] 2024 Sep 01; Vol. 37 (9), pp. 1-4. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Abstract: Surgical operations such as lymph node dissection may inadvertently damage the lymphatic system and lead to lymphorrhea. Excessive lymphatic exudation can cause a chronic wound. However, for surgery that does not involve the lymphatic system, lymphorrhea is a rare postoperative complication. This case report describes a 38-year-old patient who presented with lymphatic cutaneous leakage after incision and drainage of a skin abscess on the lower extremity. Persistent lymphorrhea increased the amount of wound exudation, which affected wound healing. After treatment of the lymphorrhea, the lower extremity wound healed completely within 4 weeks and did not result in lymphedema. Ligation of lymphatic vessels is a simple and easily performed treatment method for lymphatic leakage.<br /> (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1538-8654
- Volume :
- 37
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Advances in skin & wound care
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 39162388
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ASW.0000000000000202