Analysis of a clinical case of a patient with a lymphedema of the right lower limb
https://doi.org/10.21518/1995-1477-2019-1-2-132-138
Abstract
This clinical review describes the patient’s history of a third degree lymphedema of the right lower extremity, who underwent 33 surgical interventions in the form of lipodermatofasciectomy, complicated by frequent recurrent episodes of erysipelas. The article describes the tactics of treatment and the specifics of the selection of knitwear for such a patient.
About the Authors
I. G. Makarov
Scientific and Practical Center for Rehabilitation of Lymphedema Patients «LIMPHA»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Makarov Ivan Gennadyevich - lymphologist, head of medical and educational direction.
119602, Moscow, Ak. Anokhina St., 4, bldg. 3; tel.: +7(495) 646-17-86.
N. V. Makarova
Scientific and Practical Center for Rehabilitation of Lymphedema Patients «LIMPHA»
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Makarova Natalia Viktorovna –lymphologist.
119602, Moscow, Ak. Anokhina St., 4, bldg. 3; tel.: +7(495) 646-17-86.
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Makarov I.G., Makarova N.V. Analysis of a clinical case of a patient with a lymphedema of the right lower limb. Ambulatornaya khirurgiya = Ambulatory Surgery (Russia). 2019;(1-2):132-138. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.21518/1995-1477-2019-1-2-132-138
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