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Lymph Drainage Therapy 
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Lymphatic-General

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Physiology

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   Science Publishers B.V., 1992, p. 97.

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Olszewski, W.L., A. Engeset, et al. “Flow and Composition of Leg Lymph in Normal Men 

   During Venous Stasis, Muscular Activity and Local Hyperthermia.” Act. Physiology   

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   Normal Conditions.” Progress in Lymphology XII, Exerpta Medica. Amsterdam: Elsevier

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   Experimental Biology of the Lymphatic Circulation. Ed. Miles G. Hohnston. Amsterdam:

   Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., 1982, p 395.

Lymphangions-Contractility in Humans

Engeset, A., B. Hager, et al. “Studies on Human Peripheral Lymph.” Lymphology, 6 (1973), 1.

Engeset, A., W.L. Olszewski, et al. “Twenty-Four hour Variation in Flow and Composition

   Of Leg Lymph in Normal Men.” Act. Physiology Scand., 99 (19770, 140.

Kinmonth, J.B., and G.w. Taylor. “Spontaneous Rhythmic Contractility in Human

   Lymphatics.” Journal of Physiology (London), 133 (1956), 30.

Olszewski, W.L., “Collection and Physiological Measurements of Lymph and Interstitial

   Fluid in Man.” Lymphology, 10 (1977) 137.

Olszewski, W.L., S. Kruszewski, et al. “Observations of Movements of Lymph Vessels

   In Patients With Lymphedema of Limbs.” Pol. Tyg. L, 23 (1968), 1345

Olszewski, W.L., and A. Engeset. “Intrinsic Contractility of Leg Lymphatics in Man:

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Olszewski, W.L., and A. Engeset. “Intrinsic Contractility of Prenodal Lymph Vessels and

   Lymph Flow in Human Leg.” Am. J. Physiol, 239 (1980). 775-783.

Olszewski, W.L., and A. Engeset. “Studies on the Lymphatic Circulation of Humans.”

   Experimental Biology of the Lymphatic Circulation. Ed. Miles G. Johnston. Amsterdam:

   Elsevier Science Publishers B.V., 1982, p. 395.

Olszewski, W.L., and A. Engeset. “Characteristics of Lymph Flow in Lower Limbs Under

   Norman Conditions.” Progress in Lymphology XII, Exerpta Medica. Amsterdam: Elsevier

   Science Publishers B.V., 1990, p 213.

Wang, Guo-Ying, and Shi-Zhen zhong. “Experimental Sutdy of Lymphatic Contractility and

   Its Clinical Importance.” Ann. Plastic Surgery, 15, No. 4 (1985), 278-284.

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Lymphatic Flow and Breathing

Riemenschneider, P.A., and J.W. Shields. “Human Central Lymph Propulsion.” Jama, 246,

   No. 18 (1981, 2066-2067.

Shields, J.W., “Central Lymph Propulsion.” Lymphology, 13 (1980), 9-17.

Lymphedema Pathophysiology

Bartholdson, L., et al. “Lymph Transport Before and After Regional Lymphadenectomy.”

   Act. Radiol. Ther. Phys. Biol., 16 (1977), 507-511.

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   Of Interstitial Fluid From Swollen Arms After Breast Cancer Treatments and Its

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Casley-Smith, J.R., “Altered Homeostatic Mechanisms in Edema.” Adv. Microcirc., 13

   (1987), 213-225.

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   Lymphology, 28 (1995) 151-158.

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   Microvasc. Clin. Exp., 11, Suppl. 1 (1992), 190.

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Secondary Lymphedema/Breast Cancer

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   Cancer, 66 (1992), 136-138.

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   Breast Cancer.” Nursing, Dec. 1993, p. 36-39.

  CDP/Recovery/Rehabilitation

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Radiation

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   Lymphedema and Impaired Shoulder Mobility After Mastectomy for Carcinoma of the

   Breast.” ACTA. Oncol., 27 (19880, 667.   

Infection 

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Ohkuma, M. “Incidence of Acute Cellulitis in Lymphedema, Trial in Its Treatment Dispensing

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Lymphangiosarcoma (S.T.S.)

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Lymphedema Treatment

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Boris, M., S. Weindorf, and B.B. Lasinski. “The Risk of Genital Edema After External Pump   

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Eliska, O., and M. Eliskova. “ Are Peripheral Lymphatics Damaged by High Pressure

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Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP)

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Casley-Smith, J. R., et al. “Modern Treatment for Lymphoedema.” Lymphedema Association

   Of Australia, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 1994.

Casley-Smith, J.R., and Judith R. Casley-Smith. “The Cost Efficacities of Various Treatments

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Casley-Smith, J.R., and Judith R. Casley-Smith.  “Complex Physical Therapy Causes

   Reductions in Lymphoedema for at Least 24 Hours Afterwards; So Pumps Are

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Patient/Therapist Education

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Sneddon, M. “Creating Educational Opportunities to Improve Care-Management of the

   Oedematis Limb.” Prof. Nurse, 7, No. 12 (1992), 818, 820-822.

Psychology of Lymphedema

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