b'SECTION 1: WHAT IS LYMPHEDEMA (LE)?Lets say the train company decides they want to find the source of the problem and fix it. They realize any fix is likely not going to be a perfect solution. At the very least, they want to get the train back on track. Lets say they inspect the green train tracks and discover a big crack in them. What they might decide to do is build a quick connection between the green train tracks and the blue train tracks. Now, the green train can bypass the crack and get back home (to the heart) on the blue train track system.Physiology means the science of the normal functionof living things. Physiologic surgical treatments for lymphedema means that we are going to try and improve how the lymphatic system is working through surgery. The arterial system is releasing cells and proteins There are two main physiologic approaches. The one constantly as it courses down the arm.being described in this panel is termed a lympho- venous (LV) bypass. The surgeon makes an incision,finds lymphatics, and connects them to veins to createa new drainage pathway for lymph.30 UNDERSTANDING LYMPHEDEMA: KEEPING THE TRAIN ON TRACK SECTION 3: HOW DO WE TREAT LYMPHEDEMA? 31'