Reconstructive approach of chronic oedema of the lower limb.

The results are presented of 22 reconstructive operations in 22 patients with venous and/or lymphatic oedema of the leg, after a maximum follow-up of three years. An overall patency rate of venous anastomoses of 92% and symptomatic improvement in 75% after lymphovenous anastomoses, indicates that there is a place for reconstruction in a highly selected group of cases. Deep venous insufficiency is diagnosed by transbrachial descending phlebography and direct venous pressure determination.

Decreased venous outflow without venous obstruction--an analysis of three cases.

Three patients without prior thrombosis or varicosities presented with decreased venous outflow. They suffered from venous complaints, such as oedema and pain in the leg after prolonged standing. Phlebograms showed no obstruction or hypoplasia.