Modern Surgical Management of Chronic Lymphedema: A Comprehensive Guide

Edited by renowned experts Yves Harder, Christoph Hirche, Katrin Seidenstcker, and Moustapha Hamdi, the first edition of Modern Surgical Management of Chronic Lymphedema is a culmination of their dedication to treating patients suffering from this chronic disease.

This innovative book features current perspectives and particularities of surgical lymphedema treatment, with contributions from international experts in the field. It describes evidence-based, multi-disciplinary approaches to treating chronic lymphedema from the point of view of clinical experts, making it a valuable resource for multi-professional specialists seeking a comprehensive understanding of the complex treatment of lymphedema.

The book aims to advance the contemporary understanding of the philosophy and general principles of modern surgical management of chronic lymphedema, ultimately improving the quality of life of patients.

Key Highlights

• Firsthand clinical pearls for treating lymphedema patients and managing the often-chronic issues that significantly impact on daily quality of life
• General focus on the fields of embryology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system
• Special focus on diagnosis, evaluation, and complete decongestive therapy (CDT)
• Step-by-step descriptions of the surgical corner-stones, including lymphovenous anastomosis (LVA), vascularized lymph node transfer (VLNT), and alternative supermicrosurgical techniques, as well as reductive and lymphoablative surgery
• Unique contributions on the diagnosis and treatment of lymphatic filariasis
• Basic concepts of experimental research in the field
• Evidence- and expert-based algorithm for personalized and stage-dependent treatment
• Over 70 full-color and highly instructive illustrations and more than 250 clinical images

This valuable and practical resource is ideal for surgeons of various clinical fields with supermicrosurgical expertise, lymphologists and angiologists, general practitioners, psychologists, lymphedema therapists, dietitians, specialized nurses, and medical students.

Product Details:

Edition: 1st edition, 2024

ISBN: 9783132414280

Pages: 320

Language of text: English

Release date: 10.04.2024