title: Lymphedema of the upper extremity following circumferential burns.
abstract: Lymphedema is characterized by edema of the extremity due to the inability of the lymphatic system to remove lymph into the circulation. This condition can result from destruction of the superficial lymphatics from burn injury and recurrent infection of the extremity. Due to its rare occurrence, two cases of upper extremity lymphedema following burns are reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Plastic Surgery, Wayne State School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan, USA.
authors.forename: Chenicheri
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Balakrishnan
authors.forename: Lisa M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Bradt
authors.forename: Abdullah J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.forename: John M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Trupiano
keywords: Lymphedema