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Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention

TREATMENT. Overview. This topic covers management of lymphedema and its complications (e.g., infection, ulcers). For ...

Lymphedema - Introduction and Assessment

See topic "Venous ulcers - Introduction and Assessment". 5. Skin changes associated with treatment of lymphedema. Nonhealing surgical wounds; Compression ...

Venous Ulcers - Treatment and Prevention

... lymphatic insufficiency), lymphatic drainage is likely to be beneficial. See topic "Lymphedema - Treatment and Emerging Strategies for Prevention". Early ...

Venous ulcers - Introduction and Assessment

It is common for chronic venous disease to be associated with chronic lymphatic insufficiency, a condition known as phlebolymphedema. See topic "Lymphedema - ...

Patient education - Lymphedema

... Wound care includes cleansing of the ulcer, removal of dead skin and tissue, control of fluid leakage, protection of the skin around the ulcer

Diabetic Foot Ulcer - Introduction and Assessment

For patients with edema or lymphedema requiring compression therapy ... Osteomyelitis: Wounds that are chronic, large, deep, or overlie a bony ...

Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Introduction and Assessment

See section 'Comprehensive Skin Assessment' in topic "Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Prevention". Local edema [17] or lymphedema may increase risk for PU/PI [63] ...

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Pressure Ulcers/Injuries - Treatment

Topic antimicrobials: If minimal/ light exudate, consider painting wound with antiseptic solution or using a topical antimicrobial agent; If moderate or heavy ...

Radiation-Induced Cutaneous Damage - Treatment, Prevention ...

This topic covers management of radiation-induced cutaneous damage, including treatment, prevention and a section for clinicians on patient education.

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