PERIPHERAL LYMPHEDEMA. PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, MODERN DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT

1. Physiology of Lymphatic System (Physiology of Capillary Filtrate Flow to Lymphatics)
2. Anatomy of Lymphatic System
3. Formation and Transport of Lymph
4. Function of the Lymphatic System
5. Introduction
6. Etiology of Primary Lymphedema
7. Secondary Lymphedema of Different Types
8. Stage of Lymphedema
9. Changes in Lymphatic Vessels in Primary Lymphedema
10. Changes in Lymph Node in Primary Lymphedema
11. Pathology of Collecting Lymph Vessels in Secondary Lymphedema
12. Pathology of the Initial Lymph Vessels in Lymphedematous Skin
13. Co-Existence of Lymphatic and Venous System Malformation
14. Lymphedema Fluid
15. Inflammation
16. Tissue Overgrowth in Lymphedema
17. Clinical Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
18. MR Lymphangiography (MRL)
19. Nuclear Medicine Imaging in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Lymphedema: Lymphoscintigraphy
20. Indocyanine Green Lymphography
21. Nuclear Medicine Imaging in the Diagnosis of Peripheral Lymphedema: Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography/Computed Tomography (SPECT/CT)
22. Comparison of Current Imaging Methods in Diagnosis of Peripheral Lymphedema
23. Compression Therapy
24. Complex Physical Decongestive Therapy for Lymphedema (CDT)
25. Far Infrared Radiation Thermotherapy
26. Suction-Assisted Lipectomy with Simultaneous Skin Excision for Lymphedema - the “Flying Squirrel” Technique
27. Microsurgery: Vascularized Lymph Vessel Transfer
28. Microsurgery: Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis for the Treatment of Lymphedema
29. Microsurgery: Lymph Node/Flap Transplantation
30. Lymphatic Tissue Transfer for the Treatment of Axillary Dissection Related Lymphedema
31. Silicone Tube Implantation
32. Treatment of Lymphedema: Liposuction
33. Circumference Measurement
34. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis
35. Skin Fibrometer and Lymph Scanner
36. Lymphedema in Childhood
37. Prevention of Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
38. Prevention of Pelvic Malignancies and Related Lymphedema

This book provides extensive knowledge of peripheral lymphedema, including the etiology and pathophysiology of the disease, as well as the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and guide for the treatment of lymphedema to clinicians.
The ultimate goal of lymphedema therapy is the targeted and individualized treatment. New technology of multimodality lymphatic imaging emerged in the recent years largely improves the diagnosis of lymphatic circulation disorders. The treatment of peripheral lymphedema is expected to have new achievement. This book illustrates the latest achievements in clinical and basic research of lymphedema to the clinical investigators as well as basic researchers. Pathogenesis of lymphatic system, diagnosis of lymphedema, treatment and further complication management are demonstrated in this book. Some special lymphedema related syndromes, issues on prevention and prognosis are also included.

Features
• Demonstrates advanced technique and explanations of new emerged lymphatic imaging methods and the usage in diagnosis of lymphatic circulation disorders
• Presents latest knowledge of etiology and pathology of primary and secondary lymphedema based on clinical research
• Describes state-of-art of lymphedema treatment, and advantages, disadvantages and indications of various treatment methods