title: The management of a patient with lymphoedema of the legs.
abstract: Lymphoedema is a much under-publicised condition, yet it affects many people. Janice Bianchi and Marie Todd outline the implications of the condition and examine the treatment options of a typical case study.
authors.affiliation: Monklands Hospital, Airdrie.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bianchi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Todd
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living; D000368:Aged; D001458:Bandages; D003880:Dermatology; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*; D008297:Male; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D018579:Patient Selection; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing