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Lymphedema, lipedema, and the open wound: the role of compression therapy

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Title
Lymphedema, lipedema, and the open wound: the role of compression therapy
Abstract
As the science of wound healing has evolved over the past two decades, so has awareness of the "hidden epidemic" of lymphedema. Substantial information has been accumulated regarding the pathophysiology and therapy of lymphedema. Until recently, the relationship between wound healing and the negative effects of associated peri-wound lymphedema has received little attention. Identifying wound-related lymph stasis and safe mobilization of the fluid are fundamentals that must be addressed for proper therapy. Experience gained from the successful treatment of primary and secondary lymphedema has proven very useful in the applications to wound-related lymphedema. The mobilization of lymph fluid from the peri-wound area with the use of reasoned compression is essential for proper therapy of the open wound, as are appropriate bandage selection and safeguards for bandage application.
Publication
The Surgical Clinics of North America
Volume
83
Issue
3
Pages
639-658
Date
Jun 2003
Journal Abbr
Surg. Clin. North Am.
Language
eng
ISSN
0039-6109
Short Title
Lymphedema, lipedema, and the open wound
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PubMed
Citation
Macdonald, J. M., Sims, N., & Mayrovitz, H. N. (2003). Lymphedema, lipedema, and the open wound: the role of compression therapy. The Surgical Clinics of North America, 83(3), 639–658. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0039-6109(02)00201-3