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Glossary Procedure

Lymphaticovenular anastomosis

Polski: Zespolenie limfatyczno-żylne (LVA) Czytaj po polsku →

Also known as LVA lymphaticovenous anastomosis

Surgical connection of small lymphatic vessels directly to subdermal venules to provide physiological drainage in lymphedematous tissue. Performed under supermicrosurgical conditions.

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