The feasibility of a fiber optic laser approach to relieving lymphedematous syndrome: A case report

Abstract

Here we report a case of successful fiber optic laser treatment of lymphedema in a swollen arm post mastectomy. At the moment, this procedure has only anecdotal evidence to justify its use, but in our experience is a feasible, minimally invasive day-stay procedure which has been demonstrated to be safe and effective. Further nonhomogeneous case pooling and follow-up would enable guidelines and definite surgical protocols for its use to be implemented. © 2013 Palmieri et al, publisher and licensee Dove Medical Press Ltd.