PPT-AMERICAN BOARD OF VENOUS & LYMPHATIC MEDICINE

Update November 2016 Steven E Zimmet MD RPVI RVT FACPh President ABVLM Disclosures President ABVLM Overview Background VLM Testing of Foundation Knowledge ABMS specialties ABVLM . The lymphatic system consists of:. lymphatic vessels which drain excess fluid from the tissues and return it to the cardiovascular system. lymphatic organs such as lymph nodes, tonsils, spleen, thymus gland and red bone marrow that assist in immunity . Grace . Metry. , Meg Phillips, Rachel . Forcillo. , and Anna . Nevison. Lymphatic System. The lymphatic system aids the immune system in removing and destroying waste, debris, dead blood cells, pathogens, toxins, and cancer cells. . The Lymphatic System. Works closely with the immune system to protect and maintain the health of the body. Functions. (3 primary). Absorbing fats and fat soluble vitamins from the small intestine. Removes waste from the tissues. Chapter 12: The Lymphatic and Immune Systems. Primary Function. Remains on the . lookout for foreign invaders . that can . cause infection and disease. .. Parts of the lymphatic system. Lymphatic vessels. S. DR USMAN QURESHI. SURGICAL UNIT-1. 2. presentation outlines. Intoduction. Venous and lymphatic drainage of extermities.. Pathophysiology and Mx of specific venous diseases.. .Varicose vein. . Gwada. lymphatic system. is a vascular network of tubules and ducts that collect, filter, and return lymph to blood circulation.. . Lymph . is a clear fluid that circulates throughout the body to remove wastes, bacteria, and other substances from tissues . . Thomas Wright; MD, FAVLS. Lipedema Reduction Surgery. Lipedema reduction surgery is an modification cosmetic suction lipectomy [liposuction]. Blunt suction cannulas are used . G. oal is to complete debulking of all tissues from subcutaneous compartment. Fibrous tissue, adipose tissue and other extracellular components. 1. . Defense. 2. . Transportation of various substances back . to cardiovascular system. A) . Lipids. , lipid-soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) & leaked proteins. 3. . Draining . of excess interstitial fluid. System . Lecturer . Dr. Samah A. Jassam BSc MSc PhD . MRSB. Al-Mustansiriya University . Collage of Pharmacy. Histology- Lecture 4. Lymphatic system . It is . part of the circulatory system and . lymphatic vessels. lymphatic organs. Diffuse Lymphoid Tissue. Dense lymphoid tissue. Discrete lymphoid organ . Thymus/ Lymph node/spleen /Tonsil. 2.04 Understand the . functions and disorders . of the lymphatic system. What are the functions of the lymphatic system?. What is the importance of the lymphatic system as it relates to immunity?. How do you relate the body’s use of nutrients to the lymphatic system?. As the adult worms grow within the lymphatic system, the vessels become dilated through mechanisms not entirely understood (Addiss and Brady, 200). What is clear is that this dilatation makes 1-defence:protect the body against foreign substances and bacteria. . 2-fluid balance :lymphatic organs maintain the fluid balance in the tissue which is called “lymph”..which is the fluid that collecting from body tissue and return back to the blood circulation. . Saad. (2018). Consists of:. Lymph. Lymphatic vessels. Structures and organs containing lymphatic tissue. Red bone marrow. Lymphatic System . S. tructure and Function. 2. Functions of the lymphatic system.