This volume is a clinically-oriented book that can be used for patient care teaching or
research. It covers the entire field of lymphedema including both primary and secondary
disease as well as all diagnostic and treatment modalities. The text begins with a foundation
for the condition including its pathophysiology epidemiology and morbidity. Next the
classification of lymphedema is covered which is the template for accurate diagnosis. Clinical
radiological and differential diagnosis of lymphedema is also reviewed. Finally conservative
and operative management is presented including both physiologic and excisional procedures.
Lymphedema: Presentation Diagnosis and Treatment provides a comprehensive easy-to-read
reference for any health care provider managing a patient with lymphedema. The text is
clinically-focused evidence-based and practical. The reader regardless of his her level of
training or specialty will be able to adequately treat a patient with lymphedema using this
resource. To facilitate its use in clinical settings the book was designed to be portable. In
addition diagnostic and treatment algorithms are included to further simplify the management
of these patients. Patient images are presented throughout the text to illustrate the clinical
care of lymphedema. All chapters are written by experts in the field and contain the most
current information on the topic.
