10.1055/b-0037-143467 CHAPTER 11 Immune Regulation by the Peripheral Lymphatics David G. Hancock KEY POINTS Lymphedema is characterized by numerous immune deficits, including altered wound healing and increased susceptibility to infection,…
10.1055/b-0037-143466 CHAPTER 10 Lymphatic Malformations Sandro Michelini, Alessandro Fiorentino, Marco Cardone KEY POINTS Vascular malformations are mistakes in the development of the vascular system; hemangiomas are vascular tumors. Endothelial hyperplasia…
10.1055/b-0037-143465 CHAPTER 9 Relationship Between Fat Tissue and Lymphangiogenesis Mauro Andrade KEY POINTS Adipose tissue overgrowth is a key clinical feature in chronic lymphedema. Lymphangiogenesis may play a critical role…
10.1055/b-0037-143464 CHAPTER 8 Impact of Genetics on Lymphangiogenesis Kristiana Gordon, Pia Ostergaard KEY POINTS Primary lymphedema is the presenting symptom of numerous distinct conditions; it is genetically heterogeneous. Several abnormalities…
10.1055/b-0037-143463 CHAPTER 7 Lymphangiogenesis Jeremy S. Torrisi, Ira L. Savetsky, Jason C. Gardenier, Babak J. Mehrara KEY POINTS Lymphangiogenesis is the formation of new lymphatic vessels. Lymphangiogenesis is regulated by…
10.1055/b-0037-145017 CHAPTER 16 VERTEBRAL COLUMN AND LOWER EXTREMITY Samantha A. Spencer, Arin K. Greene, Daniel Hedequist KEY POINTS The surgeon should understand the particular risks associated with each lesion and…
10.1055/b-0037-145006 CHAPTER 5 PYOGENIC GRANULOMA Arin K. Greene KEY POINTS Most pyogenic granulomas require treatment, because they are at risk for bleeding. A barrier dressing (for example, a Band-Aid) is…
10.1055/b-0037-145009 CHAPTER 8 LYMPHATIC MALFORMATIONS Arin K. Greene KEY POINTS Macrocystic lymphatic malformations are treated with sclerotherapy. Lymphatic malformations are not malignant and do not require radical resection for a…
10.1055/b-0037-145005 CHAPTER 4 INFANTILE HEMANGIOMA Arin K. Greene KEY POINTS Resection of an infantile hemangioma during the proliferative phase is uncommon. Surgical intervention for an infantile hemangioma is usually performed…
10.1055/b-0037-145013 CHAPTER 12 CRANIOFACIAL BONES Arin K. Greene, Cory M. Resnick, Bonnie L. Padwa KEY POINTS Vascular anomalies involving the craniofacial bones are relatively uncommon. Lesions do not always require…
