Management of a Giant Lymphocele Following Varicose Vein Surgery - A Case Report

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT05398458

Enrollment

Registered

2022-06-01

Start date

2019-01-01

Completion date

2022-04-21

Last updated

2022-06-01

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Conditions

Lymphocele, Varicose Veins

Keywords

Lymphocele, Varicose Vein, Gracilis Muscle, Sclerotherapy.

Brief summary

A 48-year-old female presented to the plastic surgery outpatient department (OPD) with a history of painful, progressive swelling of the right groin and medial aspect of the right thigh for 4 months. After investigation, it was diagnosed as a giant lymphocele. A pedicled gracilis muscle flap was used to reconstruct and obliterate the cavity. There was no recurrence of the swelling. : Lymphocele is a common complication after extensive vascular surgeries. In the unfortunately case of its development, prompt intervention must be done to prevent its growth and ensuing complications.

Interventions

PROCEDURELymphocele excision and space obliterated by pedicle Gracilis muscle only flap

By this procedure it has helped in reduction and complete resolution of the lymphocele with no recurrence in the past 2 years

Study design

Observational model

CASE_ONLY

Time perspective

RETROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

FEMALE

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

diagnosed case of lymphocele -

Exclusion criteria

none \-

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Management of a Giant Lymphocele Following Varicose Vein Surgery - A Case Report	2 year	Complete resolution of lymphocele

Countries

Pakistan

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026