This study examined whether alteration of the pelvic lymphatic network during pelvic surgery can lead to a post-surgical syndrome including localized silent pelvic lymphedema and pelvic floor disease.
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This is a Q&A with Dr. Stefan Rapprich about the use of liposuction for lipedema.
This study uses a combined treatment approach to improve advanced lipedema in elderly women with multiple comorbidities.
This study describes the development of the Patient Benefit Index, a methodology that measures the patient-relevant benefit in the treatment of lymphedema and lipedema. The instrument can be used in both clinical practice and clinical studies to determine patient needs and treatment outcomes.
Butchers broom plant extract has been reported to improve lymphatic flow, and the trace mineral selenium has been shown to improve lymphedema. This retrospective case study examines the effectiveness of Butchers broom in conjunction with selenium to decrease the swelling and pain of a patient with lipedema.
Altered fatty acid metabolism has been implicated in the development of obesity. This articles describes the study of elevated fatty acid activity as a potential indicator of metabolic risk.
Lipoedema is often confused with obesity and women are judged, shamed and blamed by healthcare professionals, either implicitly or explicitly.This research poster describes the experiences of women with lipedema interacting with healthcare professionals, and how anti-fat bias has impacted the quality of care they receive.
[Article in German] This study investigates the prevalence of lipoedema in professional women in Germany.
[Article in German] This article describes how liposuction can reduce fat bulges in patients with lipedema, as well as correct the leg axis to improve walking appearance.
This book focuses on liposuction, and includes technical information on the various kinds of procedures, milestones in the field, and procedural considerations.