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CC-BY 4.0 · European J Pediatr Surg Rep. 2017; 05(01): e60-e61
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606388
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Intralesional Endoscopy and Septectomy as a Diagnostic Tool and Treatment Method for Lymphatic Malformations

Anne-Sophie Holler
1   Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Jan Gödeke
1   Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
,
Veronika Engel
1   Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Oliver J. Muensterer
1   Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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03. Januar 2017

23. Februar 2017

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15. Oktober 2017 (online)

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New Insights and the Importance for the Pediatric Surgeon

Current treatment options for lymphatic malformations are expectant management, sclerotherapy, and surgical resection. Intralesional endoscopy and intercystic septectomy constitute a promising supplementary treatment method for subcutaneous lymphatic malformations. By creating a single, communicating cavity, the efficacy of subsequent sclerotherapy may be increased, and thus the need for multiple treatment sessions may be avoidable.