التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Lymphoedema and cellulitis: A narrative review. |
| المؤلفون: |
McGilvray, Scott |
| المصدر: |
Wound Practice & Research; Jun2013, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p56-60, 4p |
| مستخلص: |
The human lymphatic system is an integral part of homeostasis, as it serves to drain excess fluid from the tissues while acting as a roadway for the cells of the immune system. In lymphoedema, these roadways become blocked, preventing the fluid from being drained, resulting in swelling in the area distal to the blockage. One of the side effects of lymphoedema is the increased prevalence of cellulitis infections in the affected areas due to the disruption of the immune pathways. A review was undertaken with the goal of establishing the methods and timelines of treatment. As a corollary, the literature was examined with an interest in methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infections and whether treatment methods differed for those infections. A total of 34 studies were examined, and showed that beta-lactam antibiotics with activity against penicillinase are used to treat acute cellulitis and phenoxymethyl penicillin is used prophylactically to prevent further infections. However, limited information was available regarding both the duration of treatment, as well as the effectiveness of treatment for MRSA infections in patients with lymphoedema. This review aims to establish areas of potential research and set the groundwork for future studies on cellulitis occurring in conjunction with lymphoedema. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| قاعدة البيانات: |
Complementary Index |
