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Diagnosis and Management of Secondary Phlebolymphedema

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Phlebolymphedema (PLE) is characterized by an accumulation of fluid in the interstitial tissues that is caused by a combination of venous (primarily) and of subsequent lymphatic disorders. The chronic venous-lymphatic insufficiency is the common ground for the clinical manifestation of PLE, which is a result of an imbalanced tissue–capillary homeostasis.

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Thanks to Dr.C.Elio for her contribution and to Prof. B.B.Lee for his patience.

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Cavezzi, A. (2011). Diagnosis and Management of Secondary Phlebolymphedema. In: Lee, BB., Bergan, J., Rockson, S. (eds) Lymphedema. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-567-5_65

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