[Idiopathic and diuretic-induced edema]

Abstract

Between may 1987 and may 1989, the case histories of 48 female patients with idiopathic oedema and of 5 female patients with diuretic-induced oedema were evaluated retrospectively at Dr. Asdonks' Feldbergklinik. Prior to and after the termination of the physical anti-oedemic treatment according to Asdonk, the volume of the limbs was determined. The extent of reduction in volume as reflected by lipophagia and decrease in oedema, as well as the regression of complaints were rated as a measure of therapeutic success. On discharge, all patients were free from complaints.