Filariasis surgery

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  • Lymphatic-venous anastomoses may improve lymphatic drainage.
  • Hydrocele: Drainage of hydrocele may relieve the symptoms but is temporary selution. Hydrocelectomies are also preformed. ( small cut in the scrotum or groin close to the scrotum and drains out the fluid via suction)[1]
  1. Thomas G, Richards FO, Eigege A, Dakum NK, Azzuwut MP, Sarki J; et al. (2009). "A pilot program of mass surgery weeks for treatment of hydrocele due to lymphatic filariasis in central Nigeria". Am J Trop Med Hyg. 80 (3): 447–51. PMID 19270297.