MANAGING LYMPHEDEMA

被引:59
作者
MORTIMER, PS [1 ]
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[1] ROYAL MARSDEN HOSP, LONDON SW3 6JJ, ENGLAND
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10.1111/j.1365-2230.1995.tb02665.x
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R75 [皮肤病学与性病学];
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100206 ;
摘要
Lymphoedema is perceived by clinicians in the UK as a rare condition for which there is no effective treatment. I would like to argue that lymphoedema is in fact a common condition which is misunderstood and often poorly managed. To explain further the basic physiology of oedema has to be considered.
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