This article is a case study of a lipoedema patient whose symptoms worsened after undergoing varicose vein surgery, and discusses the risks of this procedure for lipoedema and lymphedema patients.
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This article provides an overview of lipedema, including symptoms and treatments, and distinguishes lipedema from other diseases.
This article uses a case study to illustrate the tremendous functional gains that individuals with lipo-lymphedema can achieve with proper diagnosis, education, and treatment.
This study tested the effects of a procedure called water jet-assisted liposuction (WAL) on a group of 30 lipoedema patients and found it to be a promising treatment. The study confirmed that damage to the lymph vessels can typically be avoided with the use of WAL.
This study examines the use of CT (computed tomography) scans in diagnosing lymphedema. CT may be helpful in distinguishing lymphedema from other conditions that also present as swelling in the limbs, such as venography or lymphangiography.
This article provides an overview of lipedema, including symptoms, treatments, and distinguishes lipedema from other conditions such as obesity and cellulite, which often present alongside lipedema.