Comparisons Between Cancer-Related and Noncancer-Related Lymphedema: An Overview of New Patients Referred to a Specialized Hospital-Based Center in Canada

Lymphedema is an irreversible inflammatory condition caused by accumulated lymph fluid and is associated with chronic swelling and increased risk of cellulitis. Our objectives were to: (1) describe the patient population referred to a Canadian lymphedema center and (2) compare lymphedema characteris...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Lymphatic research and biology 2017-03, Vol.15 (1), p.64-69
Hauptverfasser:	Shallwani, Shirin M, Hodgson, Pamela, Towers, Anna
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Canada Cellulitis - complications Cellulitis - microbiology Female Humans Leg - pathology Leg - physiopathology Lymphedema - diagnosis Lymphedema - etiology Male Middle Aged Neoplasms - complications Retrospective Studies Severity of Illness Index Young Adult
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