CONGENITAL PERIPHERAL LYMPHEDEMA IN PRACTICE OF PEDIATRIC SURGEON

Abstract

Congenital peripheral lymphedema can be primary, associated with malformation of the lymphatic system and secondary, becous of amniotic constrictions. The latter is extremely rare. Primary lymphedema cannot operate. In case of a great edema and a progressive course of primary lymphedema, it is right to apply anti-edema therapy, including manual lymphatic drainage and compression bandage. The article presentsthe the classification and differential diagnosis of congenital lymphedema, clinical examples and results of treatment.