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Filariasis surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Medical therapy is the first-line treatment option for patients with filariasis. Surgery is usually reserved for patients with chronic lymphedema with failure of medical treatment and worsened presentation such as lymphatic venous anastomoses. Hydrocelectomy can also be performed for intractable cases of hydrocele.
Surgery
Surgery
- Lymphatic-venous anastomoses may improve lymphatic drainage.
- Hydrocele:
- The role of surgery depends upon the individual anatomy and local surgical expertise.
- Drainage of hydrocele may relieve the symptoms but is a temporary solution. Hydrocelectomies are also preformed which is an operation of small incision in the scrotum or groin close to the scrotum and draining of the fluid via suction.[1]
References
- ↑ Thomas G, Richards FO, Eigege A, Dakum NK, Azzuwut MP, Sarki J; et al. (2009). “A pilot program of mass surgery weeks for treatment of hydrocele due to lymphatic filariasis in central Nigeria”. Am J Trop Med Hyg. 80 (3): 447–51. PMID 19270297.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Mohammed Abdelwahed M.D[2]