Lymphedema is a localized form of tissue swelling resulting from excessive retention of
lymphatic fluid in the interstitial compartment and caused by impaired lymphatic drainage …

Lymphoedema is the swelling of one or several parts of the body owing to lymph
accumulation in the extracellular space. It is often chronic, worsens if untreated, predisposes …

The lymphatic system is fundamentally important to cardiovascular disease, infection and
immunity, cancer, and probably obesity—the four major challenges in healthcare in the 21st …

Background: Early diagnosis and treatment are as important for management of secondary
lymphedema following cancer treatment as in primary cancer treatment. Indocyanine green …

Background Lymphedema imposes a significant economic and social burden in modern
societies. Controversies about its risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment permeate the …

Background Cellulitis of the leg is a common bacterial infection of the skin and underlying
tissue. We compared prophylactic low-dose penicillin with placebo for the prevention of …

An aging population and obesity have both contributed to a rising incidence of lower limb
cellulitis; the most important predisposing factors include older age, obesity, venous …

Nonpurulent cellulitis is an acute bacterial infection of the dermal and subdermal tissues that
is not associated with purulent drainage, discharge or abscess. The objectives of this …

Primary lymphedema is a long-term (chronic) condition characterized by tissue lymph
retention and swelling that can affect any part of the body, although it usually develops in the …

Background Erysipelas and cellulitis (hereafter referred to as' cellulitis') are common
bacterial skin infections usually affecting the lower extremities. Despite their burden of …