[Lymphedema]

Rev Med Suisse. 2006 Feb 1;2(51):323-4, 327-9.
[Article in French]

Abstract

This paper report a CME course about lymphedema of upper and lower limbs. The anatomy and physiology of lymphatic system, the different forms of lymphatic insufficiency and the clinical characters of the lymphatic edema, primary and secondary lymphedemas, complications of lymphedema, treatment and prevention are discussed.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lymphatic System / physiology
  • Lymphedema / complications
  • Lymphedema / etiology*
  • Lymphedema / therapy*