Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners - Hardcover

Joachim Ernst Zuther; Steve Norton

 
9781626234338: Lymphedema Management: The Comprehensive Guide for Practitioners

Synopsis

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 colour-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 colour 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 paediatric 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

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