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Management of a Giant Lymphocele Following Varicose Vein Surgery - A Case Report

NCT05398458 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 1

Last updated 2022-06-01

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Summary

A 48-year-old female presented to the plastic surgery outpatient department (OPD) with a history of painful, progressive swelling of the right groin and medial aspect of the right thigh for 4 months. After investigation, it was diagnosed as a giant lymphocele. A pedicled gracilis muscle flap was used to reconstruct and obliterate the cavity. There was no recurrence of the swelling. : Lymphocele is a common complication after extensive vascular surgeries. In the unfortunately case of its development, prompt intervention must be done to prevent its growth and ensuing complications.

Conditions

  • Lymphocele
  • Varicose Veins

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Lymphocele excision and space obliterated by pedicle Gracilis muscle only flap

By this procedure it has helped in reduction and complete resolution of the lymphocele with no recurrence in the past 2 years

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Bahria International Hospital

    lead UNKNOWN

Eligibility

Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-01-01
Primary Completion
2021-03-01
Completion
2022-04-21

Countries

  • Pakistan

Study Locations

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