[Lymphology in 2002. From diagnosis to treatment of lymphedemas].

Abstract

Lymphedema are primary (lower limb) or secondary for the upper limb after treatment of breast cancer. Genetic research allows to explain better pathophysiology of lymphedema. Lymphoscintigraphy is the main imaging technique for lymphedema. Venous or compressive etiologies may be first excluded. Treatment of lymphedema includes decongestive physiotherapy: manual lymph drainages, bandages, elastic stockings, exercises, skin care to avoid infections. Other treatments may be associated: weight loss, drugs (procyanidolic oligomers), surgery for genital lymphedema, pneumatic compression pumps for lymphovenous insufficiency.

• Authors: S Vignes, P Priollet
• Journal: La Revue de medecine interne (Rev Med Interne) Vol. 23 Suppl 3 Pg. 436s-441s (Jun 2002) ISSN: 0248-8663 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Lymphologie 2002. Du diagnostic au traitement des lymphoedèmes.
• PMID: 12162210 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)

Topics

• Bandages
• Breast Neoplasms (complications)
• Drainage
• Exercise Therapy
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphedema (diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Pressure
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Weight Loss