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Multimodal Management of Upper and Lower Extremity Lymphedema

Beschreibung

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.

Autor

Mark V. Schaverien, MBChB MSc(Hons) MEd MRCS MD PGCert(FLM) FRCS(Plast),  is an Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, a Lymphedema Comprehensive Center of Excellence, and is an expert in complex reconstruction and microsurgery, in particular for breast surgery and lymphedema surgery. He obtained Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degrees from the University of Edinburgh Medical School then undertook his surgical training in the United Kingdom, during which he completed a research fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. During his training he undertook four clinical fellowships, including at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, and he received fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He received a Master of Science in Surgical Technology with Honors from Imperial College London, a Master of Education in Surgical Education with Merit fromImperial College London, as well as a degree of Doctor of Medicine for research from the University of Edinburgh, and he was awarded the Hunterian Professorship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He was an Attending Plastic Surgeon in the United Kingdom before joining the faculty in the Department of Plastic Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is Co-Director of Translational Research and has active research interests in outcomes and translational research, including funded lymphedema research. He has been an invited lecturer at numerous meetings and has over one hundred publications in peer-reviewed journals.   Joseph H. Dayan, MD FACS, is an Associate Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center who specializes in microsurgical reconstruction. His research is focused on lymphedema, and he serves as Co-Director of Lymphatic Surgery and Research at Memorial Sloan Kettering. He is recognized asan international expert in lymphedema, serving as president and co-founder of the American Society for Lymphatic Surgery and as a board member of the Lymphatic Education and Research Network. He uses both microsurgical and other techniques for the treatment of people with lymphedema and he has pioneered techniques to safely perform lymph node transplantation. Dr. Dayan also uses novel imaging studies to develop tailored treatment plans for each patient.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer / Springer International Publishing / Springer, Berlin
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 978-3-030-93038-7
• 1st edition 2022
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 285mm x 215mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 919g
• ISBN-13: 9783030930387
• ISBN-10: 3030930386
• Artikelnr.: 62905469