(lymphaticovenular anastomosis)

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has anyone here had any experience of restoration of the flow of fluid around the affected section of the lymphatic system – for example, by connecting the lymphatic system to nearby blood vessels (lymphaticovenular anastomosis)

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The results are varied, for some LVA improves drainage and can be life changing while for others there is no change which is obviously a huge (expensive) disappointment. No surgeon can say for 100% certainty there will be improvement. Generally speaking results for Secondary LE patients are better than Primary (only 10% of primary are candidates for LVA). However 2 secondary Lymphies I know had LVA with no improvement at all.

If you’re seriously considering LVA you could go for a consult and screening with Prof Furniss and Mr Ramsden (includes ICG Lymphography) at Oxford Lymphoedema Practice. The cost when I saw them in 2016 was £650 for the consult/scans, it’s probably a bit more now. The scans determine suitably for LVA and are very informative about ones Lymphatic system/faults.