Abstract
Secondary scrotal lymphedema is an infrequent complication of radical cystectomy assiociated with pelvic lymphadenectomy. We report a case of secondary lymphedema of male genitalia presenting more than 4 years after a radical cystectomy with extended pelvic lymphadenectomy for adenocarcinoma of the bladder. Microsurgical lymphovenous anastomoses are usually performed using only the scrotal lymphatics excluding the testicular lymphatics drainage. We have experimented a new microsurgical technique based on lymphovenous anastomosis between the collectors of the spermatic funiculus and the veins of the pampiniform plexus, allowing the testicular lymphatic drainage.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 655-656 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Microsurgery |
Volume | 27 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery