Wound Care
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Venous and lymphatic circulation is an essential component of the vascular system. When one considers disorders of extremity circulation, arterial insufficiently usually comes to mind. However,…
Diseases of the Lymphatic Vasculature
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Disease of the lymphatics can be either developmental or acquired. Developmental disorders include heritable forms of lymphatic pathology, such as Milroy’s disease, as well as congenital…
Approach to the Patient with Edema
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Edema is a common clinical presentation in any type of medical practice. Patients may complain of swelling or may have vague and subtle symptoms of stiffness,…
Congenital Vascular Malformations
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Vascular malformations, angiodysplasias represent a group of diseases, which is characterized by congenital vascular defects encountered in an enormous complexity and variety. In earlier times, these…
Venous and Lymphatic Disorders in Transplantation
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Organ transplantation involves dissection of vascular and lymphatic channels in the targeted areas of implantation in both the recipient and the donor. This process together with…
Lymphatic Infections
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The lymphatic system works to transport proteinaceous fluid from the tissues to the venous system. Lymphatic flow is aided by compression from the surrounding musculature and…
Venous Infections
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Suppurative phlebitis, or venous infection, is a clinical condition that is often associated with thrombosis of the involved section of the vein, bacteremia, and metastatic abscesses….
Venous Access
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Venous access is a key component of the treatment strategies that patients receive upon admission to the hospital or other health care facilities. The use of…
Pelvic Venous Disorders
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen The vasculature of the human body is variegated and complex. In 1616, William Harvey improved upon the works of Ibn al-Nafis and Michael Servetu with his…
Deep Venous Thrombosis
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) is a common disease with potentially serious consequences such as pulmonary embolism (PE). Although the risk without prophylaxis of all venous thromboembolism…
