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Author:   Arin K. Greene ,  Sumner A. Slavin ,  Håkan Brorson
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2015
Weight:   7.815kg
ISBN:  

9783319382692

ISBN 10:   3319382691
Pages:   353
Publication Date:   29 October 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Overview of Lymphedema.- The Lymphatic System.- Pathophysiology of Lymphedema.- Genetic Causes of Lymphedema.- Epidemiology and Morbidity of Lymphedema.- Myths Associated with Lymphedema.- The Lymphedema Center and Multidisciplinary Management.- Section 2: Classification of Lymphedema.- Primary Lymphedema.- Secondary Lymphedema.- Obesity-Induced Lymphedema.- Section 3: Diagnosis of Lymphedema.- History and Physical Examination.- Volume Measurements and Follow-Up.- Bioelectrical Impedance Spectroscopy for the Assessment of Lymphedema: Principles and Practice.- Assessing Free and Bound Water in Skin at 300 MHz Using Tissue Dielectric Constant Measurements with the MoistureMeterD.- Conventional Imaging Modalities for the Diagnosis of Lymphedema.- Lymphoscintigraphy and Other Imaging Methods.- Differential Diagnosis of Lymphedema.- Section 4: Non-Operative Management of Lymphedema.- Activities of Daily Living.- Controlled Compression Therapy and Compression Garments.- Complex Decongestive Therapy.- Pneumatic Compression.- Section 5: Operative Management of Lymphedema.- Uncommon Procedures for Lymphedema.- Lymphatic Vessel Transplantation.- Lymphatic-Venous Anastomosis.- Lymph Node Transfer to Proximal Extremity.- Lymph Node Transfer to Distal Extremity.- Charles Procedure.- Staged Skin and Subcutaneous Excision.- Suction-Assisted Lipectomy.- Treatment of Lymphocele.- Genital Lymphedema.

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Arin K. Greene, MD, MMSc Department of Plastic and Oral Surgery Boston Children's Hospital Co-DIrctor Lymphedema Program Associate Professor of Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Sumner A. Slavin, MD Division of Plastic Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Co-Director Lymphedema Program  Associate Professor of Surgery Harvard Medical School Boston, MA Håkan Brorson, MD, PhD Senior Consultant, Associate Professor Director, Lymphedema Program Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Skåne University Hospital Malmö, Sweden Professor Esculera de Graduasos Asociación Médica Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina

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