Lymphangioma: A 2019 Survey Conducted by the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons

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Authors: Jung-Tak Oh ; Soo Min Ahn ; Yoon-Jung Boo ; Eun Young Chang ; Hye Kyung Chang ; Soo Jin Na Choi ; Yoon Mi Choi ; Jae Hee Chung ; Sang Young Chung ; Jeong Hong ; Seok Joo Han ; Yeon Jun Jeong ; Eunyoung Jung ; Sung Eun Jung ; Dae Youn Kim ; Hyun-Young Kim ; In-Koo Kim ; Seong Chul Kim ; Ho-Kyun Lee ; Ju Yeon Lee ; Nam-Hyuk Lee ; Seong-Cheol Lee ; Suk-Koo Lee ; Jung-Man Namgoong ; Chaeyoun Oh ; Jin Young Park ; Kwi-Won Park ; Jeong-Meen Seo ; Jae Ho Shin ; Jiyoung Sul

Abstract: Purpose
Report of a nationwide survey on lymphangioma conducted by the Korean Association of Pediatric Surgeons (KAPS) in 2019.

Methods
The authors reviewed and analyzed the clinical data of pediatric patients who started treatment for lymphangioma in hospitals of KAPS members from 2011 to 2013. Their follow-up data is also included in the study.

Results
A total of 532 patients with lymphangioma from 18 institutes were registered for the study. The results were discussed at the 35th annual meeting of KAPS, which was held in Gyeongju on June 13–14, 2019.

Conclusion
This study provides general information on lymphangioma and comprehensive treatment outcomes for this disease. The study is expected to be an important reference for improving pediatric surgeons’ understanding and treatment of lymphangioma.