DOI: 10.1055/b-002-89585
Zuther, Joachim E.; Norton, Steve: 2013

Lymphedema Management

The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners Print ISBN 9783131394835 · Online ISBN 9783131468130
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Editors: Zuther, Joachim E.; Norton, Steve

Authors: Armer, Jane M.; Beckwith, John; Bernas, Michael; Cohn, Joy C.; Conner-Kerr, Teresa; Cormier, Janice N.; Cromwell, Kate D.; Koehler, Linda A.; Massey, Marga F.; McBeth, Maureen; Boyle, Linda McGrath; Norton, Steve; Nudelman, Judith; Samuels, Nicolle; Scalise, Meghan; Smith, Brad; Stolker, Sarah A.; Zuther, Joachim E.

Title: Lymphedema Management

Subtitle: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

Print ISBN: 9783131394835; Online ISBN: 9783131468130; Book DOI: 10.1055/b-002-89585

3rd edition © 2013 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
Georg Thieme Verlag KG, Stuttgart

Subjects: Complementary Medicine, Asian Medicine;Internal Medicine;Endocrinology;Surgery;Oncology, Cancer Research

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Front Matter
Anatomy
Circulatory System
Lymphatic System
Topography
Components
Lymphatic Watersheds
Interterritorial Anastomoses
Lymphatic Drainage and Regional Lymph Node Groups of Different Body Parts
Recommended Reading
Physiology
Introduction
Heart and Circulation
Blood Pressure
Capillary Exchange
Physiology of the Lymphatic System
Insufficiency of the Lymphatic System
Edema and Lymphedema at a Glance
Understanding Starling′s Equilibrium
Recommended Reading
Pathology
Lymphedema
Evaluation of Lymphedema
Chronic Venous and Lympho-venous Insufficiency
Wounds and Skin Lesions
Lipedema
Traumatic Edema
Inflammatory Rheumatism
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Cyclic Idiopathic Edema
References
Recommended Reading
Complete Decongestive Therapy
Introduction
History and Background
Goal of Complete Decongestive Therapy
Components of Complete Decongestive Therapy
Compression Therapy
Exercises and Lymphedema
Skin and Nail Care
The Two-Phase Approach in Lymphedema Management
Documentation Techniques for Lymphedema
CDT for Cancer Survivors
References
Recommended Reading
Treatment
General Considerations
Application of Basic MLD Techniques on Different Parts of the Body
Treatment Sequences
Elastic Taping for Lymphedema
Treatment Strategies for Common Complications of Lymphedema
CDT Treatment Protocol Variations: Primary and Secondary Lymphedema
Adapting CDT to the Palliative Patient
Lipedema Treatment: Understanding the Diagnosis and Patient Profile
Application of Compression Bandages
Bandaging Procedures Using Foam Padding
Genital Lymphedema Treatment
Truncal Lymphedema
Bandaging in Presence of Wounds
Measurements for Compression Garments
Compression Bandaging Alternatives: Guidelines to Choosing the Right Home Care Systems
Treatment Considerations in Managing the Morbidly Obese Patient
Patient Education
Surgical Treatment
References
Recommended Reading
Administration
Introduction
Setting Up a Lymphedema Clinic
Suggested Materials to Start Up a Lymphedema Program
Reimbursements and Billing
Sample Forms and Templates
Recommended Reading
Annex