ERYSIPELAS AND ELEPHANTIASIS OF THE SCROT UM - SURGERY AND DRUG-THERAPY

Elephantiasis is the outcome of persistent lymphedema. It is refractor y to different therapy modalities. The social approachability of patie nts with this disease is impaired by severe functional and cosmetic di sturbances. The causal relationship between etiology and recurrent dis ease is demonstrated by two cases. Treatment options are discussed. Ra dical surgery is decisive for primary success since chronic inflammati on and chronic edema support each other. Metabolic equilibrium, disinf ecting skin areas and antibiotic prophylaxis are urgent steps in the s uccessful treatment of Erysipelas disease.