Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners - Hardcover

Zuther, Joachim Ernst; Norton, Steve

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1626234337 ISBN 13: 9781626234338

Verlag: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc, 2017

Inhaltsangabe

FIVE STARS from Doody's Star Ratings™

This essential guide encompasses the core principles of Manual Lymph Drainage and Complete Decongestive Therapy for a wide range of pathologies across the age continuum. Key elements from the prior edition are incorporated, such as color-coded sections for anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Advances in the field are reflected in expanded chapters and efficacy meta-analyses, updates on genetics, refinements in manual compression, and new insights on fat disorders and edema.

Key highlights in fourth edition

• More than 140 new color images, over 30 new tables, and updated ICD-10 codes
• Expanded discussion of lipedema and related conditions such as Dercum's and Madelung's diseases
• Surgical approaches such as vascularized lymph node transfer, anastomosis and bypass techniques, suction assisted protein lipectomy, and combined and staged lymphedema operations
• Wound care options for edema and advanced venous disease
• Integration of conventional therapies and techniques in collaboration with surgeons who perform specialized lymphatic procedures
• Tips and guidance for growing numbers of home care focused practitioners who encounter lymphedema and related edemas in patients
• Management of garments including fit, functionality, and patient independence
• Rare pediatric syndromes and adaption of CDT for children
• Expanded discussion of sequential intermittent pneumatic compression including contraindications and usages in lymphedema management

This is a must-have resource on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of lymphedema and lymphatic insufficiency. Its unique practicality will enable educators to teach techniques and clinicians to adeptly incorporate a wide range of treatment strategies into practice.

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Founder, Academy of Lymphatic Studies, Sebastian, FL, USA

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Thieme Medical Publishers Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2017
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1626234337
• ISBN 13: 9781626234338
• Einband: Tapa dura
• Auflage: 4
• Anzahl der Seiten: 600
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