Biomedical subjects

M Evrard-Bras

Publications and source records attributed to M Evrard-Bras.

3 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed2002

[Genetics of lymphedema: from Milroy's disease to cancer investigations].

New insight has recently been obtained into the molecular mechanisms regulating lymphatic development and function during embryogenesis. VEGF-C and D ligands have been shown to stimulate lymphangiogenesis and their lymphatic-specific receptor VEGFR-3 is linked to the human congenital and hereditary lymphedema in humans. Above all, new focus on lymphatic endothelial cells gives opportunities for developing innovative therapies for lymphedema and cancer metastasis.

Endothelial Growth Factors↗

PubMed2002

[Physical therapy of lymphedema: Montpellier's experience].

Authors have presented their experience for treatment of lymphedema during 5 consecutive days. After intensive phase of treatment at hospital, specific therapy is described to maintain results. Complex decongestive physiotherapy includes manual lymphatic drainage and bandage which are modified with original methods every day if necessary.

Bandages↗

PubMed2000

[Manual lymphatic drainage].

Manual physiotherapy of lymphoedema is the best treatment for chronic venous and lymphatic stasis of the lower limbs. It consists in handlings of the limb for the appeal and the resorption of the lymph but it cannot be used alone. It must be associated with other techniques: defibrosing, skin care, compressive bandages, muscular exercise. Contensive and compressive bandagings prolong the action of lymphatic drainage. The main indication of manual physiotherapy is primary or secondary lymphoedema but also chronic venous disease, and in some selected cases acute venous thrombosis and traumatic or post-traumatic pains.

Bandages↗