Intensive treatment of leg lymphedema.
Background: Despite of all the problems caused by lymphedema, this disease continues to affect millions of people worldwide. Thus, the identification of the most efficacious forms of treatment is necessary. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate a novel intensive outpatient treatment for leg lym...
| Publicado en: | Indian Journal of Dermatology Vol. 55; no. 2; pp. 144 - 148 |
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| Formato: | clinical trial research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Wolters Kluwer India Pvt Ltd
Apr-Jun2010
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