Oedema and Venous Disease

The most common cause of lymphoedema in the world is from filariasis. Many will think the second most common cause is following cancer management but in fact  its due to venous disease resulting in phlebolymphoedema. The following videos from the 2019 US National Lymphedema Network Conference provide an excellent overview of this issue as well as discussing the use of compression following deep vein thrombosis.

Pathophysiology of Edema in Venous Disease

Source: Antonios P. Gasparis. Pathophysiology of Edema in Venous Disease. Lecture presented at: 2019 National Lymphedema Network Conference; October 27, 2019; Boston, MA.

Treatment Algorithm of Venous Edema

Source: Antonios P. Gasparis. Treatment Algorithm of Venous Edema. Lecture presented at: 2019 National Lymphedema Network Conference;  October 27, 2019; Boston, MA.

Management of DVT in Patients with Lymphedema

Source: Antonios P. Gasparis. Management of DVT in Patients with Lymphedema. Lecture presented at: 2019 National Lymphedema Network Conference; October 27, 2019; Boston, MA.