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1. Histopathologic improvement with lymphedema management, Leogane, Haiti

Author

Wilson, Susan F., Guarner, Jeannette, Valme, Alix L., Louis-Charles, Jacky, Jones, Tara L., and Addiss, David G.

Subjects
Histology, Pathological -- Analysis, Women -- Health aspects, Lymphedema -- Causes of, Lymphedema -- Care and treatment
Abstract

In countries where bancroftian filariasis is endemic, lymphedema of the leg is a public health problem, particularly for women, who are disproportionately affected. We investigated the effect of basic lymphedema [...]

Published
2004

2. Features: Helping with lymphoedema

Subjects
Lymphedema -- Diagnosis, Lymphedema -- Care and treatment, Lymphedema -- Causes of, Pharmacists -- Practice, Chemicals, plastics and rubber industries, Pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries
Abstract

Lymphoedema is often misdiagnosed, but pharmacists could put this right Knowledge of lymphoedema in the community is sadly lacking, leading to misdiagnosis and the wrong treatment being prescribed. Properly trained [...]

Published
2006

3. Caring for a patient with lymphedema

Author

Dell, Deena Damsky and Doll, Cheri

Subjects
Lymphedema -- Causes of, Lymphedema -- Risk factors, Lymphedema -- Diagnosis, Lymphedema -- Care and treatment, Cancer -- Care and treatment, Cancer -- Risk factors, Health
Abstract

The causes of lymphedema, characterized by an abnormal accumulation of high-protein concentrated fluid, usually in the arms and legs are described along with the points, which will help the ways to recognize it. It is revealed that lymphedema development passes through four stages and chronic lymphedema can not be totally eradicated but can be reversed, so the treatment focuses on managing and controlling the edema.

Published
2006

4. Different stages of lymphedema

Author

Lutz, Brobson M.D.

Subjects
Lymphedema -- Causes of, Lymphedema -- Care and treatment, Lymphedema -- Diagnosis, Travel, recreation and leisure
Published
2007

5. Lymphedema

Subjects
Lymphedema -- Diagnosis, Lymphedema -- Causes of, Lymphedema -- Care and treatment
Published
2010

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