| Lower extremity lymphedema update: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment guidelines. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18513827 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Lower extremity lymphedema is an important medical issue which causes morbidity and is frequently seen by dermatologists. The subject has not been adequately addressed in dermatologic literature for many years. Primary lymphedema is caused by an inherent malfunction of the lymph-carrying channel, in which no direct outside cause can be found. Secondary lymphedema is caused by an outside force, such as tumors, scar tissue after radiation, or removal of lymph nodes, which results in dysfunction of the lymph-carrying channels. Treatment is based on rerouting the lymph fluid through remaining functional lymph vessels. This is accomplished through elevation, exercises, compression garments/devices, manual lymph drainage, and treatment is combined with good skin care practices. |
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Authors:
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Katherine Kerchner; Anne Fleischer; Gil Yosipovitch |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2008-05-29 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 59 ISSN: 1097-6787 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2008 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-07-21 Completed Date: 2008-08-28 Revised Date: 2008-12-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 324-31 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27157, USA. |
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Humans Lower Extremity / pathology Lymphedema / complications, diagnosis*, physiopathology, therapy* Skin Diseases / complications, diagnosis*, physiopathology, therapy* |
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J Am Acad Dermatol. 2008 Dec;59(6):1092
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