Obesity-induced Lymphedema Nonreversible following Massive Weight Loss

Lymphedema is the progressive enlargement of tissue due to inadequate lymphatic function. Obesity-induced lymphedema of the lower extremities can occur once a patient’s body mass index (BMI) exceeds 50. We report our first patient with obesity-induced lower extremity lymphedema who was followed pros...

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Autores principales: Greene, Arin K., Grant, Frederick D., Maclellan, Reid A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Wolters Kluwer Health 2015
Materias:
Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494496/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26180727
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000398

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4494496/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26180727
http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/GOX.0000000000000398

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