Lymphedema

Case Q&A

Puffy Hand Syndrome: What Plastic Surgeons Need to Know

04/16/2024

This Case Q&A discusses puffy hand syndrome, including its presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term complications.

This Case Q&A discusses puffy...

04/16/2024

ePlasty

Videos

Leg Ulcer and Compression Day

11/22/2023

Laura Swoboda , DNP, APNP, FNP-C, FNP-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF;

In this preconference session overview, Dr. Laura Swoboda discusses the role of edema and compression therapy in managing leg ulcers; this session was presented at the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care Fall in Las Vegas, Nevada.

In this preconference session...

11/22/2023

Wounds

Original Research

Measuring Biomechanical Properties Using a Noninvasive Myoton Device for Lymphedema Detection and Tracking: A Pilot Study

11/10/2022

Shelia Ridner , RN, PhD;

Antonio Jorge Forte , MD, PhD;

Patrick E. Assi , MD;

Salam Al Kassis , MD;

Galen Perdikis , MD;

Gabriella E. Glassman , MD;

Laura Dellalana , MD;

Eric R. Tkaczyk , MD, PhD;

Isaac Manzanera Esteve , PhD;

Joyce Yongxu Huang , MD, PhD;

Austin Cronin , BS;

J. Randall Patrinely , MD;

Shervin Etemad , MD;

This study aims to use the noninvasive MyotonPRO Device to detect differences in biomechanical skin characteristics in patients with breast cancer–related lymphedema.

This study aims to use the...

11/10/2022

ePlasty

Figure 1. PRISMA flow diagram for study selection.

Review

Surgical Lymphedema Treatment: A Meta-Analysis and Recommendations

11/02/2022

Christopher Homsy , MD;

Magnus J. Chun , BS;

Fouad Saeg , MD;

Derek Miller , BS;

Christina Jardak , MD;

Angela Sultan , MS;

Abby B Duplechain , BS ;

This meta-analysis evaluates the outcomes of common surgical treatments of lymphedema and provides suggestions for future research directions. The findings indicate that lymphaticovenous anastomosis is neither superior nor inferior to...

This meta-analysis evaluates the...

11/02/2022

ePlasty

Review

All Edema Is Lymphedema: Progressing Lymphedema and Wound Management to an Integrated Model of Care

01/04/2022

Heather Hettrick , PT, PhD, CWS, AWCC, CLT-LANA, CLWT;

Frank Aviles Jr., PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC;

A narrative review of lymphatic physiology, fluid regulation by the endothelial glycocalyx layer, and the interconnectedness of the vascular and integumentary systems.

A narrative review of lymphatic...

01/04/2022

Wound Management & Prevention

Editorial Message

How Did I Get Those “Very Close Veins”?

06/03/2021

Terry Treadwell , MD, FACS, FAAWC;

Newer research has shed light on the possible mechanisms causing varicose veins, suggesting there may be multiple factors contributing to their development.

Newer research has shed light on...

06/03/2021

Wounds

Case Report

Blocking of the Lymphatic Vessel in Lymphedema

03/27/2021

Hisako Hara , MD;

Makoto Mihara , MD;

A case involving a blocking of lymphatic vessels in indocyanine green lymphography and a shrunken lymphatic vessel intraoperatively is reported.

A case involving a blocking of...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

Unilateral Swollen Hand: A Rare Case of Primary Lymphedema Tarda

03/27/2021

Akinyemi Idowu , MBBS, BSc, MRCS;

Kingyin Lee , PhD, MBBS;

Sameer Gujral , MBChB, BSc, MRCS;

Jacob Manushakian , MD;

Unilateral Swollen Hand: A Rare Case of Primary Lymphedema Tarda Akinyemi Idowu, MBBS, BSc, MRCS, Kingyin Lee, PhD, BEng, MBBS, Sameer Gujral, MBChB, BSc, MRCS, and Jacob Manushakian, MD Department of Plastic Surgery,...

Unilateral Swollen Hand: A...

03/27/2021

ePlasty

Lymphedema

The Challenges of Treating Patients With Obesity and Lymphedema

12/03/2020

Susan Gallagher Camden , PhD, MA, MSN, RN, CSPHP, CBN;

Patients with obesity are at risk for conditions including lymphedema and cellulitis. With an eye on providing appropriate access to accommodative care, this author details pertinent diagnostic and treatment considerations. Nearly 1 in 3...

Patients with obesity are at...

12/03/2020

Today's Wound Clinic

SAWC Insights

Compression A-Z: SAWC Extended Q&A

11/30/2020

Karen Bauer , DNP, APRN-FNP, CWS, DAPWCA, NP-C;

When evaluating whether compression therapy is safe for a specific patient, in addition to ABIs, it is important to consider other factors as well. In this interview, Karen Bauer provides insight into factors clinicians should consider with...

When evaluating whether...

11/30/2020

Wound Care