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.
This interview with Dr. Hakan Brorson depicts his finding a link between liposuction and third stage lymphedema.
This article describes a study demonstrating that water-jet assisted liposuction (WAL) is a gentle treatment method for lipoedema and lymphoedema.
This article describes the pathophysiology of lipoedema, how it is presented, how it has evolved, its psychological impact, and options for managing the condition.
This letter to the editor points out that photographs of an obese-looking person in a previous issue show lipedema instead of lymphedema. The author asks why a lympangiography and MRI were performed when the correct diagnosis could have been made by physical examination.
This article discusses how lipedema and lymphedema are evaluated, and highlights therapeutic options for both conditions, with the aim of helping patients make education and informed treatment decisions.
This comprehensive guide for lipedema and lymphedema provides information about both conditions, treatment options, and possible results for patients with good outcomes.
This article discusses liposuction for lymphedema, addressing questions about the procedure, efficacy, and risks and complications; it also provides supportive research studies.
This brief report describes how lipedema and lymphedema can be distinguished clinically and radiologically using MRI and CT scans.
This article provides a detailed overview of edema (fluid accumulation in tissues between the body’s cells), including the history of assessment, various causes, diagnosis, treatment, and connection to lymphedema.