Lymphedema and Obesity: Is There a Link?

Lymphedema is a chronic disorder that, in developed countries, occurs most commonly after lymph node dissection for cancer treatment. Although the pathophysiology of lymphedema is unknown, the disease is characterized histologically by fibrosis and abnormal adipose deposition. Clinical studies have...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Plastic and reconstructive surgery (1963) 2014-07, Vol.134 (1), p.154e-160e
Hauptverfasser:	Mehrara, Babak J., Greene, Arin K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Humans Lymphedema - etiology Obesity - complications
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