INTRODUCTION

In this interview, Alex K. Wong MD, FACS answers frequently asked questions about lymphedema. 

Target audience:

• Care settings: outpatient care settings, hospital, post acute (long-term care hospitals, inpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities and home health)

LYMPHEDEMA - ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT FAQ

Sessions in this video:

• 0:57 - The role of different specialties in lymphedema management
  
• 2.55 -  Pathophysiology of lymphedema
  
• 10:20 - Surgical strategies for lymphedema prevention
  
• 16:42 - Lymphedema management
  
• 28:34 - Contraindications to surgical interventions for lymphedema management

RELATED TOPICS

• Lymphedema - Overview
• Lymphedema - Introduction to the Lymphatic System
  
• Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment
• Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention
• Lymphedema - Surgical Management
• Patient education - Lymphedema