Overview
A comprehensive, evidence-based introduction to the area of lymphology, the book is directed mainly to the US audience and will appeal to an interdisciplinary field of health professionals. It describes the unique anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system and the intimate relationship it shares with the venous system. It explores the differential diagnosis of the "swollen leg/arm", which is often the presenting problem to the health care professional. The necessity of history taking, physical examination and laboratory studies are noted. Treatment methods are described as an introduction and psychosocial and quality of life issues are explored in depth.
- | Author: Lawrence L Tretbar|Cheryl L. Morgan|Byung-Boong Lee|Simon J. Simonian|Benoit Blondeau
- | Publisher: Springer
- | Publication Date: Aug 23, 2016
- | Number of Pages: 82 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback/Medical
- | ISBN-10: 1447168178
- | ISBN-13: 9781447168171
