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  2. Lymphedema - Wikipedia

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    The treatment of lymphedema is usually conservative, however the use of surgery is proposed for some cases. [61] Suction assisted lipectomy (SAL), also known as liposuction for lymphedema, may help improve chronic non pitting edema. [62] The procedure removes fat and protein and is done alongside continued compression therapy. [62]

  3. Compression stockings - Wikipedia

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    Compression stockings are elastic compression garments worn around the leg, compressing the limb. This reduces the diameter of distended veins and increases venous blood flow velocity and valve effectiveness. Compression therapy helps decrease venous pressure, prevents venous stasis and impairments of venous walls, and relieves heavy and aching ...

  4. Compression garment - Wikipedia

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    A bellyband, wrap, or abdominal binder is a compression garment which resembles a tubetop but worn over the abdomen of expectant mothers. [2] Bellybands are also commonly worn post-childbirth to help provide abdominal and back support thereby making it easier to perform day to day tasks, and to help mothers with their posture.

  5. Bandage - Wikipedia

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    The term 'compression bandage' describes a wide variety of bandages with many different applications. Short stretch compression bandages are applied to a limb (usually for treatment of lymphedema or venous ulcers). This type of bandage is capable of shortening around the limb after application and is therefore not exerting ever-increasing ...

  6. Lipedema - Wikipedia

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    The two most common conservative treatments are manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) where a therapist gently opens lymphatic channels and moves the lymphatic fluid using hands-on techniques, and compression garments that keep the fluid at bay and assist the sluggish lymphatic flow.

  7. Medical textiles - Wikipedia

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    Medical textile is a sector of technical textiles that emphasizes fiber-based products used in health care applications such as prevention, care, and hygiene. [ 1 ] The spectrum of applications of medical textiles ranges from simple cotton bandages to advanced tissue engineering . [ 2 ]

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