Introduction. Intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) is the commonly used modality for therapy of limb lymphedema of different etiology. What seems to be necessary for validation of the...
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 ...
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...
Introduction. The lymphatic system in limbs and organs serves detection, transport away, and neutralize microorganisms penetrating integuments. Obstruction of lymphatics pathways brings a...
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...
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...
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...
Objectives. Edema of tissues accompanies leg ulcer. Although it is a positive inherent component of inflammation, intercellular fluid excess may lead to damage of tissue structure as epid...
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...
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 ...