title: Interdisciplinary lymphology: the best place for each discipline in a team.
abstract: The term lymphology includes both the physiology and the pathology of the lymphatic system. Many disciplines are involved in the study of the lymphatic system, to correctly diagnose lymphatic diseases and to ultimate provide the best available treatment for the patient. Lymphedema is one of the most common lymphatic diseases, potentially causing significant problems for the patient and for the health system in general. The aim of this article is to discuss the best placement and role for each discipline within an interdisciplinary team in order to provide an effective management of lymphedema and related lymphatic diseases.
authors.affiliation: Foeldi Clinic for Lymphology, Hinterzarten, Germany.
authors.forename: Ethel
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Foeldi
authors.forename: Evangelos P
authors.initials: EP
authors.lastname: Dimakakos
mesh_terms: D005858:Germany; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D058025:Interdisciplinary Studies; D008208:Lymphatic System; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*