BookArin K. Greene, Sumner A. Slavin, Håkan Brorson, editors.
Summary: This volume is a clinically-oriented book that can be used for patient care, teaching, or research. It covers the entire field of lymphedema, including both primary and secondary disease, as well as all diagnostic and treatment modalities. The text begins with a foundation for the condition, including its pathophysiology, epidemiology, and morbidity. Next, the classification of lymphedema is covered which is the template for accurate diagnosis. Clinical, radiological, and differential diagnosis of lymphedema is also reviewed. Finally, conservative and operative management is presented, including both physiologic and excisional procedures. Lymphedema: Presentation, Diagnosis, and Treatment provides a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference for any health care provider managing a patient with lymphedema. The text is clinically-focused, evidence-based, and practical. The reader, regardless of his/her level of training or specialty, will be able to adequately treat a patient with lymphedema using this resource. To facilitate its use in clinical settings, the book was designed to be portable. In addition, diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included to further simplify the management of these patients. Patient images are presented throughout the text to illustrate the clinical care of lymphedema. All chapters are written by experts in the field, and contain the most current information on the topic.
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.