Abstract
Lymphedema is a chronic devastating disease characterized by the accumulation of fluid in the extremities, tissue progressive changes such as adipose tissue deposition and fibrosis. To restore the functionality and structural integrity of the damaged lymphatic vessels, autologous peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMNC) was implanted in 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart, in the affected limb. Each patient was followed for 6 months, monitoring changes in the limb volume. Lymphangiogenesis was evaluated by lymphoscintigraphy, and the monitoring of quality of life. A rapid reduction in the volume of the limbs was observed: 24.5% of volume reduction after the first implant, 18.5% after the second, and 15.3% at 6 months after the third (p<0.05 vs baseline).
 Lymphoscintigraphy showed a hyper fixation of the tracer along the ipsilateral iliac axis not appreciable at baseline. Implants of autologous PBMNC in patients with primary lower limb lymphedema seems to be a feasible, effective therapy option.
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