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Multidisciplinary operative options
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- Voesten, Harry (Author)
Title
Multidisciplinary operative options
Abstract
Lymphoedema is a debilitating, progressive and incurable pathological condition caused by a chronic imbalance between the production and transport of lymph within the lymphatic system. There are many reasons for this damage or disruption to the lymphatic system. Lymphoedema results in significant physical and psychological morbidity. Approximately 140–250 million people worldwide are affected by this condition, mostly in developing countries as a result of lymphatic filariasis, a parasitic infection transmitted by mosquitoes. In the majority of cases, treatment is non-curative, complex and requires a multidisciplinary clinical approach. Surgery takes place as a last resort when conservative treatment has proven ineffective to restore function, reduce comorbidity or the frequency of erysipelas attacks.
Date
2009
Proceedings Title
Lymph/Lipoedema Treatment in its Different Approaches
Conference Name
Jobst® Scientific Symposium 2008
Publisher
BSN-Jobst GmbH
Citation
Voesten, H. (2009). Multidisciplinary operative options. Lymph/Lipoedema Treatment in Its Different Approaches. Jobst® Scientific Symposium 2008.
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