Main description:

In this concise, accessible, and comprehensive reference, world experts in the field of lymphedema detail all of the non-surgical and surgical approaches to the multidisciplinary management of patients with upper and lower extremity lymphedema. There is particular focus on the surgical treatments for lymphedema, where the reader is taken step-by-step through illustrated guides for each procedure by the leading experts in the field of lymphedema microsurgery; from patient selection, preoperative evaluation, surgical technique, and postoperative management. The book is strictly organized so that readers can quickly find content and provides readers with the necessary tools and framework to readily apply these innovative and state-of-the art techniques to their patients to optimize outcomes of surgical and non-surgical treatments for their lymphedema patients.

Each chapter features a standardized content layout with full-color illustrations and clinical photographs to visually represent the content and includes key tips from experts in lymphedema, accompanied by key video contributions from the authors to demonstrate the surgical techniques. There is key emphasis on advances in our understand of the etiology of lymphedema, the most important surgical topics in lymphedema microsurgery, the current evidence available for the surgical treatment of lymphedema, and recent advances in lymphedema including new pharmacological treatments that target inflammation and fibrosis

Edited by leaders in lymphedema microsurgery and contributed to by a multidisciplinary group of international experts to provide a full and comprehensive guide, Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema is aimed at a wide target audience that includes surgeons that perform lymphedema surgeries, other medical specialties that treat patients with cancer, lymphedema therapists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists, as well as nursing specialties and trainees.

Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema Chapter 2: Anatomy and Physiology of the Lymphatic SystemChapter 3: Pathogenesis of LymphedemaChapter 4: Lymphedema Prospective Surveillance and Risk Reduction Chapter 5: Lymphedema Patient EvaluationChapter 6: Non-Surgical Lymphedema ManagementChapter 7: Patient Selection and Algorithmic Approach to Surgical Management of LymphedemaChapter 8: Step-by-Step Guide: Lymphovenous Bypass TechniquesChapter 9: Recipient Site Selection in Vascularized Lymph Node Flap TransplantChapter 10: Reverse Lymphatic Mapping for Vascularized Lymph Node TransplantChapter 11: Step-by-Step Guide: Superficial Inguinal (Groin) Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 12: Step-by-Step Guide: Combined Microvascular Breast Reconstruction and Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 13: Step-by-Step Guide: Submental Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 14: Step-by-Step Guide: Supraclavicular Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 15: Step-by-Step Guide: Lateral Thoracic Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 16: Step-by-Step Guide: Laparoscopic Harvest for the Omental Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 17: Step-by-Step Guide: Jejunal Mesenteric Vascularized Lymph Node Transplant ProcedureChapter 18: Step-by-Step Guide: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy Reduction ProcedureChapter 19: Step-by-Step Guide: Suction-Assisted Lipectomy Reduction Combined with Lymphatic MicrosurgeryChapter 20: Step-by-Step Guide: Direct Excision Combined with Lymphatic MicrosurgeryChapter 21: Immediate Lymphatic Reconstruction for Risk ReductionChapter 22: Evidence-Based Outcomes of Lymphedema MicrosurgeryChapter 23: Evaluating Outcomes of Lymphedema Surgery: Consensus OpinionChapter 24: New and Emerging Therapies for Lymphedema I: Lymphangiogenic TherapiesChapter 25: New and Emerging Therapies for Lymphedema II: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-fibrotic Therapies