Journal of Tissue Engineering and Reconstructive Surgery››2016,Vol. 12››Issue (1): 52-55.doi:10.3969/j.issn.1673-0364.2016.01.014

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Research Progress of Clinical Therapy for Lymphedema

DENG Jingcheng,DAI Tingting,CAO Weigang

  1. Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Shanghai Ninth People ~s Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai 200011, China ）.
  • Published:2020-07-23
  • Contact:上海市教育委员会科研创新基金重点项目(No.13ZZ090)

Abstract:Lymphedema is not rarely seen clinically, and the most common etiology for the forming of lymphedema is the impaired flow of lymph fluid through the draining lymphatic vessels or lymph nodes. If the uninjured lymphatic vessels are unable to accommodate the increased lymphatic load, an abnormal accumulation of protein-rich lymph fluid develops in the tissues spaces. Lymphedema, without intervention, can lead to progressive swelling, fibrosis of the soft tissues, pain,paresthesias and infection. Therefore, early identification of the signs and symptoms of lymphedema is the key factor of the patients＇ prognosis, and complications can be minimized by early treatment. In this paper, progress of treatment in lymphedema was reviewed.

Key words:Lymphedema,Lymph drainage,Lymphangiogenesis

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