[S1 guideline on intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC)].

Under the direction of the German Society of Phlebology (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Phlebologie) and in cooperation with other specialist associations, the S1 guideline on intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) was adopted in January 2018. It replaces the previous guideline from March 2005. The aim of the guideline is to optimize the indication and therapeutic use of IPC in vascular diseases and edema.

S1-Leitlinie Lipödem.

Die vorliegende überarbeitete Leitlinie zum Lipödem wurde unter der Federführung der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Phlebologie (DGP) erstellt und finanziert. Die Inhalte beruhen auf einer systematischen Literaturrecherche und dem Konsens von acht medizinischen Fachgesellschaften und Berufsverbänden. Die Leitlinie beinhaltet Empfehlungen zu Diagnostik und Therapie des Lipödems.

S1 guidelines: Lipedema.

The present, revised guidelines on lipedema were developed under the auspices of and funded by the German Society of Phlebology (DGP). The recommendations are based on a systematic literature search and the consensus of eight medical societies and working groups. The guidelines contain recommendations with respect to diagnosis and management of lipedema.

[Lymphedema. Diagnostics and therapy].

Swellings of the extremities are often observed in routine practice and are initially seen as a symptom; therefore, it is extremely important to find the cause and often produces differential diagnostic problems. As the diagnosis of lymphedema is mostly a clinical one it is especially necessary to thoroughly investigate an exact anamnesis and clinical examination which should be combined with as little technical equipment as possible. Implementation of the correct and consistent therapy of this chronic disease and continuous surveillance represents a special challenge for physicians and therapists.