10.1055/b-0037-143470 CHAPTER 14 Dermatologic Implications of Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Leg Terence Ryan, S.R. Narahari, B. Vijaya, Madhur Guruprasad Aggithaya KEY POINTS Peau d’orange skin texture, a common presentation…
10.1055/b-0037-143499 CHAPTER 43 Lymphedema Complications and Their Treatment Arin K. Greene, Reid A. Maclellan KEY POINTS Besides swelling, lymphedema can cause numerous health problems. Cardiovascular complications, although rare, can occur….
10.1055/b-0037-143497 CHAPTER 41 Combined Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema Jaume Masia KEY POINTS Accurate diagnosis is essential. A careful history as well as appropriate imaging helps establish the diagnosis….
10.1055/b-0037-143498 CHAPTER 42 Interventional Timing Peter C. Neligan, Jaume Masia KEY POINTS Although there is no cure for lymphedema, early treatment improves outcomes. Some patients respond to conservative treatment. Patients…
10.1055/b-0037-143501 CHAPTER 45 Surgical Treatment in China Ningfei Liu KEY POINTS Treatment of lymphedema in China has traditionally been surgical. Initially excisional operations were done. Bypass procedures have been performed…
10.1055/b-0037-143484 CHAPTER 28 Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography Lee M. Mitsumori KEY POINTS Three-dimensional heavily T2-weighted sequences are performed to assess the severity, extent, and distribution of lymphedema. The number, size, and…
10.1055/b-0037-143502 CHAPTER 46 Animal Models of Lymphedema Swapna Ghanta, Daniel A. Cuzzone, Babak J. Mehrara KEY POINTS Various animal models of lymphedema have been described. Most animal models are secondary…
10.1055/b-0037-143504 CHAPTER 48 Establishment of a Lymphedema Framework Christine Moffatt, Susie Murray KEY POINTS The objectives of the International Lymphoedema Framework charity are as follows: To raise the national and…
10.1055/b-0037-143503 CHAPTER 47 Harnessing Stem Cell–Mediated Lymphangiogenesis for the Treatment of Lymphedema Ramin Shayan, Geraldine Mitchell, Anthony Penington KEY POINTS New molecular understanding of the growth and development of the…
10.1055/b-0037-143500 CHAPTER 44 Treatment of Lymphedema in India Rajiv Agarwal, Devisha Agarwal KEY POINTS Lymphatic filariasis is the most prevalent form of lymphedema in India and is usually caused by…
