The basis of physiology of the lymphatic system. Lymphedema

Michał Wiktor; Tomasz Synowiec; Maciej Liwień

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The basis of physiology of the lymphatic system. Lymphedema

Michał Wiktor

,

Tomasz Synowiec

,

Maciej Liwień

Przew Lek 2006; 5: 80-89

Online publish date: 2006/07/26

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The lymphatic system performs an important role in the organism. Pathological processes of this system lead to appearing lyphedema. In spite of the fact that the lyphedema concerns a lot of patients, it is minimized and underestimated by doctors and physiotherapists. This paper presents an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the lymphatic system, pathophysiology of lymphedema, methods of diagnostics and treatment, especially manual lymphatic drainage.

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The basis of physiology of the lymphatic system. Lymphedema

Michał Wiktor , Tomasz Synowiec , Maciej Liwień

lymphatic system, lympha, lymphedema, manual lymph drainage

Michał Wiktor

,

Tomasz Synowiec

,

Maciej Liwień