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Management of Moderate Lymphedema

Management of Moderate Lymphedema Abstract • Moderate chronic lymphedema generally requires a different program of management than mild or massive lymphedema. It responds well to a special management regimen based on home use of an intermittent limb compressor and utilization of proper compression support when the patient is not in the recumbent position. (Arch Surg 1981;116:1097-1098) References 1. Scott WJM, Radakovich M: Venous and lymphatic stasis in lower extremities: Test for incompetence in perforating veins: Simple method of adequate control . Surgery 1949;26:970-986. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Surgery American Medical Association

Management of Moderate Lymphedema

Archives of Surgery , Volume 116 (8) – Aug 1, 1981

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Publisher
American Medical Association
Copyright
Copyright © 1981 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved.
ISSN
0004-0010
eISSN
1538-3644
DOI
10.1001/archsurg.1981.01380200093021
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Abstract

Abstract • Moderate chronic lymphedema generally requires a different program of management than mild or massive lymphedema. It responds well to a special management regimen based on home use of an intermittent limb compressor and utilization of proper compression support when the patient is not in the recumbent position. (Arch Surg 1981;116:1097-1098) References 1. Scott WJM, Radakovich M: Venous and lymphatic stasis in lower extremities: Test for incompetence in perforating veins: Simple method of adequate control . Surgery 1949;26:970-986.

Journal

Archives of SurgeryAmerican Medical Association

Published: Aug 1, 1981

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