Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling, mostly in the arms and legs and occasionally in other parts of the body. Lymphoedema can develop when lymphatic vessels are missing or impaired (primary), or when they are damaged or lymph nodes have been removed (secondary).

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Reviewed May 2008

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Title:   Lymphoedema
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Lymphoedema is the swelling of certain parts of the body, caused by problems with the lymphatic system. It can happen after surgery, particularly cancer-related surgery where radiotherapy has also been used. Treatment includes massage, compression bandages, exercises, medication and surgery.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Physical therapies for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is the build up of excess fluid in the body tissues because of obstruction of lymphatic drainage back into the bloodstream. The affected limb becomes swollen, distorted in shape with pain, discomfort all of which impair movement and daily ac...
Date:   Feb 2008
Title:   Antibiotics / anti-inflammatories for reducing acute inflammatory episodes in lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is the build up of fluid in mainly the arms and legs. People can be born with it, it can develop as a result of a parasitic infection (common in developing countries), or it can result from surgery (most commonly arm oedema from breast cance...
Date:   Feb 2004
Title:   Benzo-pyrones for reducing and controlling lymphoedema of the limbs
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Lymphoedema is an accumulation of excess fluid, mainly in the arms and legs. It can occur in several ways: from birth; as a result of a parasitic infection; or as a complication of cancer surgery. The most common treatments are compression hosiery (e.g....
Date:   Aug 2003
Title:   Lymphoedema stories: people managing the challenge
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   How three people manage the challenge of lymphoedema.
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Lymphoedema: the condition
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Lymphoedema is a condition where an accumulation of lymphatic fluid (lymph) in the body's tissues causes chronic swelling (oedema).
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Secondary Lymphoedema Initiative
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
Description:   The National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC) was awarded a grant by the Australian Government in June 2007 to undertake a 12-month program to improve the knowledge and management of secondary lymphoedema following treatment for all cancers.
Date:   Nov 2008
Title:   The management of secondary lymphoedema - a guide for health professionals
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC),National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   The guide has been developed to support health professionals in the care of men and women who develop lymphoedema after treatment for cancer.
Date:   Apr 2008
Title:   Lymphoedema
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   Lymphoedema is a swelling of the arm and hand which may occur immediately or at any time after surgery or radiation therapy.
Date:   Aug 2007
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