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
,
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
,
Oliver J. Muensterer
1   Department of Pediatric Surgery, University Medicine of the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz, Germany
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Publikationsverlauf

03. Januar 2017

23. Februar 2017

Publikationsdatum:
15. Oktober 2017 (online)

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.

 
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