EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF MARKED LYMPHEDEMA OF THE LEG

Background Several conservative and surgical treatment methods have be en demonstrated to be useful in the management of lymphedema. Methods In a patient with an enormous lymphedema of the leg, we first used com plex decongestive physiotherapy as proposed by Foldi et al. in 1989, a nd then followed it with surgery. Results Satisfactory results were ob tained in a short period of time and were maintained during the 2-year follow-up. Conclusions We recommend a combined medical, surgical, and physiotherapeutic approach in patients with marked lymphedema.