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Diagnosis and Management of Primary Phlebolymphedema

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Phlebolymphedema is a unique condition of combined insufficiency of both the venous and lymphatic systems, with various causes.1-3

Keywords

Lymphatic System Venous Malformation Venous Hypertension Chronic Venous Insufficiency Lymphatic Malformation 
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  1. 1.Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular SurgeryGeorge Washington University School of MedicineWashingtonUSA

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