Peripheral Lymphedema: Pathophysiology, Modern Diagnosis and Management

Author:   Ningfei Liu
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
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9789811634864


Pages:   325
Publication Date:   15 August 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Peripheral Lymphedema: Pathophysiology, Modern Diagnosis and Management


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This book provides extensive knowledge of peripheral lymphedema, including the etiology and pathophysiology of the disease, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and guide for the treatment of lymphedema to clinicians.  The ultimate goal of lymphedema therapy is the targeted and individualized treatment. New technology of multimodality lymphatic imaging emerged in the recent years largely improves the diagnosis of lymphatic circulation disorders. The treatment of peripheral lymphedema is expected to have new achievement. This book illustrates the latest achievements in clinical and basic research of lymphedema to the clinical investigators as well as basic researchers. Pathogenesis of lymphatic system, diagnosis of lymphedema, treatment and further complication management are demonstrated in this book. Some special lymphedema related syndromes, issues on prevention and prognosis are also included.

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Author:   Ningfei Liu
Publisher:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Imprint:   Springer Verlag, Singapore
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   1.016kg
ISBN:  

9789811634864


ISBN 10:   9811634866
Pages:   325
Publication Date:   15 August 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Part 1 Overview of lymphatic system.- 1 Physiology of lymphatic system (physiology of capillary filtrate flow to lymphatics).- 2 Anatomy of lymphatic system.- 3 Formation and transport of lymph.- 4 Function of the lymphatic system.- Part 2 Lymphedema.- 5 Introduction.- 6 Etiology of primary lymphedema.- 7 Secondary lymphedema of different types.- 8 Stage of lymphedema.- Part 3 Pathogenesis of lymphatic system in lymphedema.- 9 Changes in lymphatic vessels in primary lymphedema.- 10 Changes in lymph node in primary lymphedema.- 11 Pathology of collecting lymph vessels in secondary lymphedema.- 12 Pathology of the initial lymph vessels in lymphedematous skin.- 13 Co-malformations of venous and lymphatic vessels in primary lymphedema.- Part 4 Pathology of lymphedematous tissue.- 14 Lymphedema fluid.- 15  Inflammation.- 16 Tissue overgrowth in lymphedema.- Part 5 Diagnosis of lymphedema - Assistant in diagnosis.- 17 Clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis.- 18 MR lymphangiography (MRL).- 19 Nuclear Medicine imaging in the diagnosis of Peripheral lymphedema – Lymphoscintigraphy.- 20 Indocyanine green lymphography.- 21 Nuclear Medicine imaging in the diagnosis of Peripheral lymphedema – Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography(SPECT/CT).- 22 Comparison of current imaging methods in diagnosis of peripheral lymphedema.- Part 6 Treatment of lymphedema - conservative treatment.- 23 Compression Therapy.- 24 Complex Physical Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema (CDT).- 25 Far infrared radiation thermotherapy.- Part 7 Treatment of lymphedema -  Surgical treatment.- 26   Suction Assisted Lipectomy with simultaneous skin excision for lymphedema.- 27 Microsurgery - Vascularized Lymph Vessel Transfer.- 28 Microsurgery - Lymphaticovenular anastomosis for the treatment of lymphedema.- 29 Microsurgery - Lymph node/flap transplantation.- 30 Microsurgery - Lymphatic Tissue Transfer for the Treatment of Axillary Dissection Related Lymphedema.- 31 Silicone tube implantation.- 32 Liposuction.- Part 8 Curative effect assessment.- 33 Circumference measurement.- 34 Bioelectrical impedance analysis.-  35 Skin fibrometer and Lymph Scanner.- Part 9 Lymphedema in children.- 36 Lymphedema in childhood.- Part 10 Prevention of tumor treatment related lymphedema.- 37 Prevention of lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.- 38 Prevention of pelvic malignancies and related lymphedema.

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Ningfei Liu Department of plastic & reconstructive surgery Shanghai Ninth Peolple's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine Shanghai, China liuningfei@126.com

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