Waldemar L. Olszewski, MD, PhD

Effectiveness of intermittent compression in the evacuation of edema fluid in legs with ulcer–circumference changes and visualization of fluid movement

Background. Edema of tissues accompanies leg cellulitis, ulcers, venous and lymphatic stasis. Although it is a positive inherent component of inflammation, intercellular fluid excess may ...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

05/26/2022

Calf local segmental lymphedema proceeds to whole limb lymphedema if not early diagnosed and treated

Introduction. Lymphedema of the lower extremities is considered to comprise the entire limb. This is most common in cases with recurrent attacks of cellulitis (dermato-lymphangio-adenitis...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

05/26/2022

DLA prophylaxis in patients with lymphatic insufficiency- 30 years of follow-up

Introduction. The lymphatic system in limbs and organs serves detection, transport away, and neutralize microorganisms penetrating integuments. Obstruction of lymphatics pathways brings a...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

05/26/2022

The indocyanine green lymphography detection of inflammatory sites of predilection for inflammation and ulcer formation

Background. Chronic venous insufficiency, foot and calf skin infections, blunt trauma and diabetes are the most common risk factors for long-lasting soft tissue inflammation leading to fi...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

08/19/2021

Bacteria present in the subcutaneous tissue may be responsible for chronic soft tissue inflammation

Objectives. Inflammation of leg soft tissues becomes a frequent condition. Dermato-lymphangio-adenitis (DLA) occurs in about 50% of cases with obstructive lymphedema of lower and upper li...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

08/19/2021

Inflamed tissues around the leg ulcer 3-times larger than ulcer’s bed-evaluation of changes in remote tissues and lymph nodes

Background. Venous, arterial or posttraumatic leg ulcers lack dermis that should be replaced by granulation tissue. The area of non-healing ulcers ranges between 3 sq cm and 15 sq cm. The...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

08/19/2021

Quantitative Evaluation of Leg Soft Tissue Volume Increase- fluid and Cell Proliferation – Measurement Before and After Compression

Background: Chronic limb edema is caused by retention of the capillary filtrate, connective tissue growth and matrix deposition. The increase of tissue mas is usually not being taken...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

07/26/2019

Early Diagnosis of Lower Limb Inflammation Foci Prior to Overt Clinical Symptoms Using Indocyanine Green (ICG) Soft Tissue Visualization

Background: Chronic venous insufficiency, foot and calf skin infections, blunt trauma and diabetes are the most common risk factors for long-lasting soft tissue inflammation leading ...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

07/26/2019

Edema Fluid in Limbs with Inflammation and Ulcers Under Elastic Material Compression-methods of Evaluation

Background: Contemporary methods for visualization of inflammatory and edema fluid accumulation regions in lower limbs enable targeting compression therapy to these specific sites.In...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

07/26/2019

Edema Fluid in Limbs with Inflammation and Ulcers Under Elastic Material Compression-methods of Evaluation

Background: Contemporary methods for visualization of inflammatory and edema fluid accumulation regions in lower limbs enable targeting compression therapy to these specific sites.In...

Waldemar L. Olszewski , MD, PhD;

Marzanna T. Zaleska ;

07/26/2019