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- A comprehensive evidence-based introduction to the area of lymphology
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
About this book
A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the area of lymphology, the book is directed mainly to the US audience and will appeal to an interdiscplinary field of health professionals. It describes the unique anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and the intimate relationship it shares with the venous system. It explores the differential diagnosis of the “swollen leg/arm”, which is often the presenting problem to the health care professional. The necessity of history taking, physical examination and laboratory studies are noted. Treatment methods are described as an introduction and psychosocial and quality of life issues are explored in depth.
The book will appeal to primary care physicians whose cancer patients are sent to radiation oncologists (who themselves must be knowledgeable about possible lymphedema following treatment), to medical and surgical oncologists, as well as physical therapists, and every US medical school.
Authors and Affiliations
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University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, USA
Lawrence L. Tretbar
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Adjunct Faculty, Rockhurst University, Kansas City, USA
Cheryl L. Morgan
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Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA
Byung-Boong Lee, Simon J. Simonian
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School of Medicine, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, USA
Benoit Blondeau
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Lymphedema
Book Subtitle: Diagnosis and Treatment
Authors: Lawrence L. Tretbar, Cheryl L. Morgan, Byung-Boong Lee, Simon J. Simonian, Benoit Blondeau
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-84628-793-0
Publisher: Springer London
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag London 2008
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-84628-548-6Published: 30 November 2007
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4471-6817-1Published: 23 August 2016
eBook ISBN: 978-1-84628-793-0Published: 06 May 2010
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: IX, 73
Topics: Vascular Surgery, Oncology, Imaging / Radiology, Dermatology, Primary Care Medicine, Physiotherapy