Nonoperative Management of a Recurrent Postoperative Inguinal Lymphatic Leak via Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy: A Case Report. (October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Cannata, Aldo; Ordanini, Marco; Sesana, Giovanni; Russo, Claudio Francesco
• Is Part Of: Advances in skin & wound care. Volume 34:Number 10(2021)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 3
• Publication Date: 2021-10
• Subjects: cardiac -- femoral vessels -- lymphatic leak -- negative-pressure wound therapy -- NPWT -- postoperative complication -- surgery -- vascular; Wounds and injuries -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Wound healing -- Periodicals; Skin -- Diseases -- Treatment -- Periodicals; Dermatology -- United States -- Periodicals; 617.106
• DOI: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000775928.63723.3b
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1527-7941

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Lymphatic leaks are common following common femoral vessel exposure for cardiac surgical procedures. The management of this complication can be difficult and is often uncomfortable for the patient. This case report describes the successful nonoperative treatment of a recurrent lymphatic leak from an inguinal surgical wound via negative-pressure wound therapy. Negative pressure may be considered a minimally invasive, effective, and acceptable way to treat postoperative lymphatic leaks at the groin.