Lymphedema: Anatomy, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment Book Section
| Authors: | Mehrara, B. J.; Coriddi, M.; Dayan, J.; Kataru, R. |
| Editors: | Farhadieh, R. D.; Bulstrode, N. W.; Mehrara, B. J.; Cugno, S. |
| Article/Chapter Title: | Lymphedema: Anatomy, pathophysiology, evaluation, and treatment |
| Abstract: | Lymphedema is a chronic disease caused by congenital abnormalities, traumatic injury to the lymphatic system, infection and/or obesity. Patients experience swelling, pain, recurrent infections and impaired quality of life. Treatment is often palliative in nature, including compression garments and physical therapy. Newer surgical treatment options include lymphovenous bypass and vascularized lymph node transplant. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | secondary lymphedema; lymphovenous bypass; vascularized lymph node transplant; primary lymphedema |
| Book Title: | Plastic Surgery - Principles and Practice |
| ISBN: | 978-0-323-65381-7 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Publication Place: | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Date Published: | 2022-01-01 |
| Start Page: | 666 |
| End Page: | 683 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/b978-0-323-65381-7.00044-7 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Book Chapter -- Export Date: 1 April 2022 -- Source: Scopus; Chapter 44 in book section labeled "Part VI: Trunk and Lower Limb". |
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