Most patients with lymphedema can be managed by:
A. Pedicle transfer of lymphatic bearing tissue into the affected area.
B. Elevation, elastic support garments, and massage therapy or mechanical pneumatic compression.
C. Lymphatic bypass using an autogenous vein graft.
D. Excision of hypertrophic scarred fibrotic skin and subcutaneous tissue down to muscle fascia and coverage with split-thickness skin grafts.
Answer:B
Most patients with lymphedema can be managed by:
A. Pedicle transfer of lymphatic bearing tissue into the affected area. B. Elevation, elastic support garments, and massage therapy or mechanical pneumatic compression. C. Lymphatic bypass using an autogenous vein graft. D. Excision of hypertrophic scarred fibrotic skin and subcutaneous tissue down to muscle fascia and coverage with split-thickness skin grafts.