Lymphedema: A Concise Compendium of Theory and Practice

Description:

The second edition of this book serves as a central source of theoretical and practical knowledge to optimize the evaluation and treatment of patients with lymphedema. The book covers all aspects of the disease from anatomical and histological features to diagnosis as well as physical/medical and surgical management of the disease. Updated from the first edition to reflect the substantial progress in diagnostics, medical care and surgical intervention for this patient population, this volume has been reorganized to meet today’s practice requirements. It addresses the challenges faced by clinicians in the management of chronic lymphedema enabling them to meet the medical needs of this large patient community. Edited by world leaders in Vascular Medicine and Surgery, this comprehensive volume provides clear, concise background and recommendations in an easy-to-use format. It is a valuable reference tool for clinical practitioners (physicians/nurse practitioners/technicians) who wish to deliver state-of-the-art health care to their patients with lymphatic and venous disorders.

Table of contents:

I. Introduction

1. General Considerations

2. Etiology and Classification of Lymphatic Disorders

3. Hereditary and Familial Lymphedemas

II. Embryology, Anatomy, & Histology

4. Embryology of the Lymphatic System and Lymphangiogenesis

5. Anatomy of the Lymphatic System and Its Structural Disorders in Lymphoedema

III. Physiology, Pathophysiology, and Lymphodynamics

6. General Overview

7. Lymphodynamics

8. Physiology: Lymph Flow

9. Biomechanics of the Lymphatic Circulation

10. Pathology and Histochemistry

11. Lymph Formation and Composition

IV. Clinical Diagnosis

12. General Overview

13. Lymphedema Epidemiology

14. Clinical Staging

15. Combined Clinical and Laboratory (Lymphoscintigraphic) Staging

16. Early Diagnosis in Latent Phase

17. Cutaneous Manifestations of Edema

18. The Diagnosis of Edema and Its Pathogenesis

19. Differential Diagnosis: Venous Edema

20. Differential Diagnosis: Lipedema

V. Laboratory/Imaging Diagnosis

21. General Guidelines

22. Radionuclide Lymphoscintigraphies

23. Duplex Ultrasonography

24. Oil Contrast Lymphangiography

25. Microscopic Lymphangiography

26. Near-Infrared Fluorescent Lymphography

27. MR Lymphangiography

28. Combined Role of Lymphoscintigraphy, X-ray Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, and Positron Emission Tomography in the Management of Lymphedematous Disease

29. Alternative Assessment and Measurement Tools

VI. Physical and Medical Management

30. General Overview

31. Complete Decongestive Physiotherapy

32. Decongestive Lymphatic Therapy

33. Compression Therapy

34. Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Therapy

35. Other Contemporary Treatment Modalities

36. Medical Treatment Options

37. Diagnosis and Management of Infection in Lymphedema

38. The Prospect for Genetic and Growth Factor Therapy

39. Adherence and Quality of Life

40. Lymphedema Within the Healthcare System

VII. Practical Issues in the Physiotherapeutic Approach to Lymphedema

41. Lower Limb Lymphedema

42. Upper Limb Lymphedema

43. Head, Face, and Neck Lymphedema

44. Genital Lymphedema

VIII. Surgical Treatment: Reconstructive Surgery

45. Surgical Treatment - Reconstructive Surgery General Overview

46. Principles of Patient Selection for Surgical Management of Lymphedema

47. Lymphatic-Venous Derivative and Reconstructive Microsurgery

48. Lymphatic-Lymphatic Reconstructive Microsurgery

49. Lymph Node-Venous Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery: Filariasis Lymphedema

50. Vascularized Lymph Node Transfer for the Treatment of Lymphedema

51. A Combined Microsurgical Reconstruction Approach for Lymphedema

52. Current Dilemmas and Controversies in Reconstructive Surgery for Lymphedema

53. Future Prospects in Lymphatic Reconstructive Surgery

IX. Surgical Treatment: Excisional and Debulking Techniques

54. Contemporary Indications and Controversies in Excisional Surgery

55. Debulking Surgery for Lymphatic Filariasis

56. From Lymph to Fat: Liposuction as a Treatment for Complete Reduction of Lymphedema

57. Surgical Management of Lipedema

X. Congenital Vascular Malformation with Lymphatic Involvement

58. General Overview

59. Primary Lymphedema and Lymphatic Malformation

60. Molecular Genetics of Lymphatic and Complex Vascular Malformations

61. Syndromic Lymphedema and Complex Vascular Malformations with Lymphatic Involvement

62. An Atlas of Neonatal and Infantile Lymphedema

XI. Management of Chyle Reflux and Effusions

63. Pathophysiology and Medical Management of Chylous Disorders

64. Surgical Management of Chylous Reflux and Effusions

65. Endovascular Catheter-Based Management of Chylous Effusions

XII. Lymphatic Filariasis

66. Epidemiology

67. Etiology and Pathophysiology

68. Clinical Overview: Diagnosis and Management

XIII. Oncology and Lymphedema

69. Breast Cancer

70. Lower Extremity Cancers

71. Radiation Considerations

XIV. Phlebolymphedema

72. Diagnosis and Management of Primary Phlebolymphedema

73. Diagnosis and Management of Secondary Phlebolymphoedema

74. Management of Phlebolymphedema Ulcer