Acute Lymphedema after Coronary Angiography: A Case Report. |
Kang, Seung Hoon , Sim, Young Joo , Jeong, Ho Joong , Kim, Ghi Chan |
1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan 602-702, Korea. oggum@daum.net 2Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dong Eui Hospital, Busan 614-710, Korea. |
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Abstract |
Lymphedema may develop after surgery, radiation, trauma, infections, malignant tumors, immobility and chronic venous insufficiencies. These triggering factors produce additional stress to the already impaired lymphatic system, resulting in mechanical insufficiency. However, we usually do not consider hematoma after coronary angiography as a cause of lymphedema. We report a case of a patient with lymphedema, especially on the lower extremities, after coronary angiography. |
Key Words:
Lymphedema, Coronary angiography |
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