Letter to the Editor
Clinical Stages of Lymphedema Based on the Therapeutic Response and Maintenance of the Results
Abstract
To the Editor: Lymphedema is a clinical condition stemming from a failure in the lymphatic system that compromises the formation or drainage of lymph. There are several clinical classifications based on epidemiological findings, clinical stages, the severity of the edema, and the age at which primary lymphedema emerges.1,2This content is limited to qualifying members.
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