Assessment of the lymphedema patient

• 作者: Peter C.Neligan
• 来源期刊: 整形与美容研究（英文版）
• 年，卷（期）: 2021,（7）
• 所属期刊栏目: Opinion
• 页码范围: 18-26
• 页数: 9页
• 语种: 英文
• DOI: 10.20517/2347-9264.2021.39

摘要

The various elements used in assessing the lymphedema patient are presented. These include the History and Physical examination and the various measurements that include limb circumference, limb volume, and bio-impedence spectroscopy. In addition, the different imaging techniques used to assess the lymphatic system are discussed. Finally, a treatment algorithm is presented for the treatment of the lymphedema patient.