Title: Földi's textbook of lymphology for physicians and lymphedema therapists /
Authors: Földi, Ethel.; Földi, Michael, 1920-; Földi, Ethel.; Strössenreuther, Roman H. K.; Kubik, Stefan.; Földi, Michael, 1920-
Publisher: Elsevier, Urban & Fischer Verlag,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Lymphatic Diseases; Lymphedema; Lymphatics Diseases; Lymphedema.
Abstract: Explores all aspects of lymphological science, including the causes, diagnoses, prognoses, and treatments for primary and secondary Lymphedema. Comprehensive discussions address all the essential topics relevant to lymphology, such as anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology.
Contents: Anatomy of the lymphatic system -- Terminal vascular system (microcirculation), interstitial connective tissue, lymph capillaries and precollectors -- Fundamentals of comparative lymphology -- Physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system -- Lymphostatic diseases -- Morphological changes -- Lymphatic tissue and its vessel systems -- Acute inflammation -- Lipedema -- Benign symmetrical lipomatosis -- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) and venous-lymphostatic insufficiency -- Generalized edemas in women -- Radiological diagnostic procedures in edema of the extremities -- Metastasis of malignant tumor -- Angiodysplasia -- Molecular lymphology and genetics of lymphedema-angiodysplasia syndromes -- Practical instructions for therapists - manual lymph drainage -- Decongestive kinesiotherapy, respiratory therapy, physiotherapy and other physical therapy techniques -- Compression therapy -- Guidelines for the application of MLD / CDT for primary and secondary lymphedema and other selected pathologies.