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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
Medknow Publications on behalf of Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery
ISSN: 0970-0358 EISSN: 0970-0358
Vol. 36, No. 1, 2003, pp. 47
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Bioline Code: pl03012
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Indian Journal of Plastic Surgery, Vol. 36, No. 1, 2003, pp. 47
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Short Paper - A simple method of measuring volume in lymphedema patients
R. E. Rana, V. A. Puri
Abstract
In lymphedema, besides measuring limb girth at various levels, it very important to measure volume of the affected and non-affected limb for comparison. When the patient is under conservative treatment, the gradual reduction of volume will indicate the effectiveness of the treatment. This can be also correlated with daily urine out-put and loss of weight of the patient. The volume of extremity is determined by measuring the amount of water displaced by the limb when immersed. This is based on Water Displacement Principle.
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