Management and Outcomes of Pediatric Lymphatic Malformations: A Systematic Review From the APSA Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee

In brief

This systematic review from APSA evaluates treatment outcomes for pediatric lymphatic malformations across three modalities: medical therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgical intervention. The review addresses persistent variation in clinical management and provides evidence-based recommendations to guide treatment decisions for this challenging vascular anomaly.

• Significant variation exists in management strategies for pediatric lymphatic malformations across institutions.
• Systematic review compares outcomes across three main treatment modalities: medical therapy, sclerotherapy, and surgery.
• Evidence-based recommendations aim to standardize treatment approaches for LMs in children.
• APSA committee synthesizes current literature to guide clinical decision-making for lymphatic malformations.
• Understanding comparative outcomes helps clinicians select optimal treatment strategy for individual patients.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.