Useful information for patients
Useful information for patients
Typical Schedule for LNT or LVA
Please find here a typical schedule for a patient undergoing a Lymph Node Transfer or Lymphatic-Venous Anastomosis procedure:
Pre-operational check – Consultation, Scans & examinations, Anaesthetic assessment
Day 1 – Admission into clinic & surgery – Mobilization in the afternoon
Day 2 – Review by Dr Dionysiou and change of dressings
Day 3 – Discharge and return at home or hotel
Our recommendation to the international or out-of-town patients is to remain in Thessaloniki for 14 days. For this period they will have almost daily physiotherapy, bandage, exercises, regular change of dressings and review by Dr Dionysiou.
Two weeks after the surgery Dr Dionysiou will give you the medical instructions before you return at home. We can also prepare any medical documentation you may need
After returning home, we will remain in contact with you via email to address any concerns or questions you may have and to email us photos at 3 months after surgery. A short follow up visit at six months after the surgery is recommended and of course, you are welcome to return for a visit at any time in the future.
At 15 days after the surgery you will be advised to gradually stop bandage and start wearing a compression garment,(details will be provided during the treatment period). Normally you will need to wear pressure garments daily for six months.
Please find here a typical schedule for a patient undergoing a Lymph Node Transfer or Lymphatic-Venous Anastomosis procedure:
Pre-operational check – Consultation, Scans & examinations, Anaesthetic assessment
Day 1 – Admission into clinic & surgery – Mobilization in the afternoon
Day 2 – Review by Dr Dionysiou and change of dressings
Day 3 – Discharge and return at home or hotel
Our recommendation to the international or out-of-town patients is to remain in Thessaloniki for 14 days. For this period they will have almost daily physiotherapy, bandage, exercises, regular change of dressings and review by Dr Dionysiou.
Two weeks after the surgery Dr Dionysiou will give you the medical instructions before you return at home. We can also prepare any medical documentation you may need
After returning home, we will remain in contact with you via email to address any concerns or questions you may have and to email us photos at 3 months after surgery. A short follow up visit at six months after the surgery is recommended and of course, you are welcome to return for a visit at any time in the future.
At 15 days after the surgery you will be advised to gradually stop bandage and start wearing a compression garment,(details will be provided during the treatment period). Normally you will need to wear pressure garments daily for six months.