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Lymphedema and Therapeutic Lymphangiogenesis
Joint Authors
Saito, Yukihiro
Nakagami, Hironori
Morishita, Ryuichi
Kaneda, Yasufumi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-10-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lymphedema is a disorder of the lymphatic vascular system characterized by impaired lymphatic return and swelling of the extremities.
Lymphedema is divided into primary and secondary forms based on the underlying etiology.
Despite substantial advances in both surgical and conservative techniques, therapeutic options for the management of lymphedema are limited.
Although rarely lethal, lymphedema is a disfiguring and disabling condition with an associated decrease in the quality of life.
The recent impressive expansion of knowledge on the molecular mechanisms governing lymphangiogenesis provides new possibilities for the treatment of lymphedema.
This review highlights the lymphatic biology, the pathophysiology of lymphedema, and the therapeutic lymphangiogenesis using hepatocyte growth factor.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Saito, Yukihiro& Nakagami, Hironori& Kaneda, Yasufumi& Morishita, Ryuichi. 2013. Lymphedema and Therapeutic Lymphangiogenesis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005159
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Saito, Yukihiro…[et al.]. Lymphedema and Therapeutic Lymphangiogenesis. BioMed Research International No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005159
American Medical Association (AMA)
Saito, Yukihiro& Nakagami, Hironori& Kaneda, Yasufumi& Morishita, Ryuichi. Lymphedema and Therapeutic Lymphangiogenesis. BioMed Research International. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005159
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005159