Last updated on 5/7/19 | First published on 2/1/18 | Literature review current through Nov. 2024
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Lymphedema - Overview - Free topic: Latest clinical guidelines, Quality Measures and resources on lymphedema
Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment : How to assess patients with lymphedema and its complications (e.g. ulcers, cellulitis). Practical framework for assessment and diagnosis, and comprehensive resources on epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding.
Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention: Evidence-based, always current review on lymphedema management with a concise algorithm/pathway for use at the point-of-care
- Lymphedema - Surgical Management: For well-selected patients with chronic lymphedema, surgical management offers a chance for reduction of limb volume, decreased episodes of infection and improved quality of life.This topic provides updates and specific indications for surgical management of lymphedema, along with guidance on preoperative evaluation.
Patient education - Lymphedema: Topic for patients and caregivers
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Evidence-based review on lymphedema. Framework for assessment of patients with lymphedema. Includes concise abstract and comprehensive resources on the condition (e.g. epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, pathophysiology, history, physical examination, diagnosis, differential diagnoses, documentation and ICD-10 coding)
