External compression in the treatment of lymphedema. Standard treatment plan

Abstract

The Czech Society of Lymphology of the Czech Medical Society of J. E.

Purkyně presents to the medical community detailed recommendations for the application of external compression in the treatment of lymphedema. This document is a guide for all active lymphologists to determine a therapeutic plan for patients with lymphedema.

Keywords

• lymphedema
• resection
• liposuction
• lymphovenous anastomosis
• indications