DOI: 10.1055/b-002-74287
Zuther, Joachim E.: 2009

Lymphedema Management

The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners Print ISBN 9783131394828 · Online ISBN 9783131468123
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Editor: Zuther, Joachim E.

Authors: Conner-Kerr, Teresa; King, Michael J.; Koehler, Linda A.; Leaird, Kimberly D.; Zuther, Joachim E.

Title: Lymphedema Management

Subtitle: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

Print ISBN: 9783131394828; Online ISBN: 9783131468123; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-002-74287

2nd edition © 2009 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart

Subjects: Complementary Medicine, Asian Medicine

Thieme Clinical Collections (English Language)



Front Matter
1 Anatomy
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Topography
Components
Lymphatic Watersheds
Interterritorial Anastomoses
Lymphatic Drainage and Regional Lymph Node Groups of Different Body Parts
2 Physiology
Introduction
Heart and Circulation
Blood Pressure
Capillary Exchange
Physiology of the Lymphatic System
Insufficiencies of the Lymphatic System
3 Pathology
Lymphedema
Chronic Venous and Lymphovenous Insufficiency
Wounds and Skin Lesions
Lipedema
Traumatic Edema
Inflammatory Rheumatism
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Cyclic Idiopathic Edema
4 Complete Decongestive Therapy
Introduction
History and Background
Goal of Complete Decongestive Therapy
Components of Complete Decongestive Therapy
Compression Therapy
Decongestive Exercises
Skin and Nail Care
The Two-Phase Approach in Lymphedema Management
Documentation Techniques for Lymphedema
5 Treatment
General Considerations
Application of Basic MLD Techniques on Different Parts of the Body
Treatment Sequences
Application of Compression Bandages
Measurements for Compression Garments
Patient Education
6 Administration
Introduction
Setting Up a Lymphedema Clinic
Suggested Materials to Start Up a Lymphedema Program
Reimbursements and Billing
Annex