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A Murine Tail Lymphedema Model
Published on: February 10, 2021
[Multidisciplinary approach in the lymphedema patient: From rehabilitation to microsurgery]
A A Maldonado1, E Ramos2, P García-Alonso3
1Departamento de Cirugía Plástica, Hospital Universitario Getafe, Getafe (Madrid), España; Department of Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center Frankfurt am Main, Academic Hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Alemania.
Abstract:
Lymphedema is a chronic disease with a high incidence in our society. In this paper, we present a review with the latest advances in imaging techniques and surgical reconstructive treatment of lymphedema (lymphovenous anastomosis, vascularized lymph node transfer, and prophylactic lymphedema surgery). In addition, a protocol is established based on a multidisciplinary team (composed of physiatrists, plastic surgeons, radiologists and nuclear medicine radiologists) to optimize the treatment of these patients.
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