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Author:   Peter Neligan, MD ,  Jaume Masia ,  Neil Piller
Publisher:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
Weight:   2.087kg
ISBN:  

9781626236714

ISBN 10:   1626236712
Pages:   277
Publication Date:   07 August 2015
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Part I Current Concepts in Lymphedema 1 Lymphedema: Lack of Solutions to a Clinical Problem 2 Lymphedema and Its Impact on Quality of Life 3 Quality of Life Measurement Instruments Part II Anatomy, Physiology, and Lymphangiogenesis 4 Embryology 5 Changing Concepts in Lymphatic Pathways 6 Applied Anatomy 7 Lymphangiogenesis 8 Impact of Genetics on Lymphangiogenesis 9 Relationship Between Fat Tissue and Lymphangiogenesis 10 Lymphatic Malformations 11 Immune Regulation by the Peripheral Lymphatics Part III Pathophysiology and Clinical Presentation 12 Pathophysiology of Primary Lymphedema 13 Pathophysiology of Secondary Lymphedema 14 Dermatologic Implications of Secondary Lymphedema of the Lower Leg 15 Filaria 16 Lymphedema in Pediatric Patients 17 Combined Lymphatic and Venous Failure: Phlebolymphedema 18 Lymphedema Risk Factors in Breast Cancer 19 Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Outcomes Part IV Diagnosis of Lymphedema 20 Causes and Classification of Lymphatic Disorders 21 Basic Approaches to the Diagnosis of Lymphedema: Clinicians' Perspective 22 Biomarkers 23 Clinical Staging of Lymphedema 24 Measuring Methods 25 Hydromechanics of Intercellular Fluid and Lymph 26 Radionuclide Lymphoscintigraphy 27 Indocyanine Green Lymphography 28 Magnetic Resonance Lymphangiography Part V Current Treatment of Lymphedema 29 Conservative Treatments for Lymphedema 30 Pharmacologic Treatment of Lymphedema 31 Excisional Approaches for the Treatment of Lymphedema 32 Liposuction 33 Multiple Lymphaticovenous Anastomoses and Multiple Lymphatic-Venous-Lymphatic Anastomoses 34 Lymphatic Grafts 35 Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis 36 Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer 37 Reverse Lymphatic Mapping 38 Local Flaps and Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer 39 Transverse Myocutaneous Gracilis With Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer 40 Lymphatic Microsurgical Preventing Healing Approach Concept 41 Combined Surgical Treatment for Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema 42 Interventional Timing 43 Lymphedema Complications and Their Treatment 44 Treatment of Lymphedema in India 45 Surgical Treatment in China Part VI Research and Future Directions 46 Animal Models of Lymphedema 47 Harnessing Stem Cell–Mediated Lymphangiogenesis for the Treatment of Lymphedema 48 Establishment of a Lymphedema Framework

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