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Lymphedema After Saphenous Harvesting for Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery: Case Report and Literature Review Publisher Pubmed



Mirhosseini SM1 ; Soltanipur M1, 2, 3 ; Yarmohammadi H1, 2, 3 ; Rezaei M2 ; Sheikhi Z3, 4
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  1. 1. Cardiovascular Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Medical Students Research Committee, Shahed University, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Quality of Life Department, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Integrative Oncology Research Group, Breast Cancer Research Center, Motamed Cancer Institute, ACECR, No.146, South Gandi Ave, Vanak Sq, Tehran, 1517964311, Iran

Source: BMC Cardiovascular Disorders Published:2024


Abstract

Different causes have been described for secondary lymphedema as reported in this article. A 75-year-old man was diagnosed with lymphedema about one decade after saphenous harvesting for coronary artery bypass surgery. It took two years for him to find out his diagnosis and receive the proper treatment. After standard complete decongestive therapy, his volume and pain decreased and his quality of life was improved, especially its physical aspect. It is important to recognize the possibility of lymphedema development after saphenous harvesting among patients undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery to prevent significant disturbance of quality of life with timely management. © 2024, The Author(s).
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