Approach to leg edema

Approach to leg edema

Edema is defined as a palpable swelling caused by an increase in interstitial fluid volume. Leg edema is a common problem with a wide range of possible causes and is the result of an imbalance in the filtration system between the capillary and interstitial spaces. Major causes of edema include venou...

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Main Authors: Fulvio Pomero, Roberta Re, Michele Meschi, Domenico Montemurro, Laura Spadafora, Valentina Borretta, Monica Zampogna, Annalisa Marchetti, Mariangela Di Lillo, Daniela Tirotta, Chiara Bozzano, Micaela La Regina, Paola Gnerre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2017-09-01
Series:Italian Journal of Medicine
Subjects:
Edema
internal medicine
differential diagnosis.
Online Access:http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/771

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http://www.italjmed.org/index.php/ijm/article/view/771

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