Background: Lymphedema (LE) is a chronic condition of swelling due to lymphatic impairment and is characterized by edema and fibro-adipose tissue deposition. LE may be caused by an anomalous development of the lymphatic system, known as primary LE, or may develop secondary to traumatic, infectious, or other external events. Knowledge is increasing about the plural and bidirectional relationship between LE and obesity. The rate of obesity is increasing worldwide, and bariatric surgery offers the most effective and durable treatment, as this surgery exhibits positive effects on many obesity-related diseases. We explored whether bariatric surgery could improve leg volumes in morbidly obese LE patients.

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九名终末期原发性、继发性和肥胖引起的淋巴水肿患者减重手术后肢体体积的改善：多例病例报告

背景：淋巴水肿 (LE) 是一种由于淋巴损伤导致的慢性肿胀，其特征是水肿和纤维脂肪组织沉积。LE 可能是由淋巴系统的异常发育引起的，称为原发性 LE，或者可能继发于创伤、感染或其他外部事件。关于 LE 与肥胖之间的多元和双向关系的知识正在增加。全世界的肥胖率正在上升，减肥手术提供了最有效和最持久的治疗方法，因为这种手术对许多与肥胖相关的疾病都有积极的影响。我们探讨了减肥手术是否可以改善病态肥胖 LE 患者的腿部体积。