Compression therapy for chronic edema of the extremities
https://doi.org/10.21518/1995-1477-2018-3-4-28-35
Abstract
The article is devoted to etiopathogenesis, principles of diagnostics and treatment of chronic edema of the extremities associated with the pathology of the venous and lymphatic system. The authors emphasize the need for adequate compression therapy at all stages of treatment, with an emphasis on the usefulness of innovative flat-knit compression knitwear.
About the Authors
V. Yu. BogachevRussian Federation
Moscow
B. V. Boldin
Russian Federation
Moscow
S. V. Rodionov
Russian Federation
Moscow
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Review
For citations:
Bogachev V.Yu., Boldin B.V., Rodionov S.V. Compression therapy for chronic edema of the extremities. Ambulatornaya khirurgiya = Ambulatory Surgery (Russia). 2018;(3-4):28-35. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/1995-1477-2018-3-4-28-35

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