A new surgical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, known as lymphatic-venous anastomosis (LVA), is currently under clinical trial in Chinese hospitals and is showing promising results. Dr. Tang Juyu, a professor at the Xiangya Hospital of Central South University, has reported positive outcomes from the procedure performed on over 70 patients. Approximately 80% of these patients have shown improvement, according to preliminary observations.
One notable case involved a patient surnamed Wu, who, just four days post-operation, demonstrated significant behavioral improvements. Wu's wife shared her joy over the changes, noting that her husband was able to indicate his need to go to the toilet and began making eye contact again—actions he had ceased to perform prior to the surgery. This case highlights the potential of LVA to offer a new lifeline to those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, though further research is needed to confirm these early findings.
