| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 348 pages) |
| Contents |
Introduction of Lower Limb Edema -- Anatomy of Lower Limb -- Physiological Basis of Lower Limb Edema -- Aetiopathogenesis in Lower Limb Oedema -- Clinical Examination in Lower Limb Edema -- Investigations of Lower Limb Edema -- Differential Diagnosis of Lower Extremity Oedema -- Complications of Lower Limb Edema -- Chronic Lower Limb Edema -- DEEP Vein Thrombosis -- Chronic Venous Insufficiency -- Compression Stockings -- Imaging Assessment of Lower Limb Swelling -- Genetic Association in Lower Limb Swelling -- Vascular Malformations and Edema -- Infection Control in Lower Limb Oedema -- Dermatological Manifestations in Lower Limb Swelling -- Overview of Management in Lower Limb Edema -- Pregnancy and Lower Limb Swelling -- Lymphedema -- Lipedema -- Posttraumatic Lower Limb Edema -- Quality of Life in Lower Limb Lymphoedema Patients |
| Summary |
The book covers all aspects of lower limb oedema including aetiology, pathophysiology, clinical approach, investigations, differential diagnosis and management. It presents all the medical and surgical aspects of lower limb oedema in a well-illustrated manner for better understanding. It covers the lower limb oedema of different origins separately to highlight the different spectrums in their presentation and management. Separate chapters include special conditions like pregnancy, trauma and vascular malformations. The book augments the learning and knowledge for lower limb oedema management by illustrating all aspects of it. It suggests proceeding with every possible aetiology with a better understanding of pathophysiology and adequate designated investigations. It also includes clinical guidelines that help to solve the diagnostic dilemma in lower limb oedema management with infused points to reach a consensus in each and every possible cause. The book includes recent scientific literature and accepted guidelines adopted from the publications during the last ten years to provide latest knowledge in the field. The approaches discussed in the book with specific importance to clinical workup and meticulous investigation protocols will help the surgeons, physicians, primary care workers as well as surgical resident trainees to reach the correct diagnosis and proper management |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 8, 2022) |
| Subject |
Edema.
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Leg -- Abnormalities.
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Edema
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Edema
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Leg -- Abnormalities
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Edema.
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Cama.
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Cirurgia ortopèdica.
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| Genre/Form |
Llibres electrònics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tiwary, Satyendra K., editor.
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| ISBN |
9789811662065 |
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9811662061 |
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