title: Lymphoedema.
abstract: Lymphoedema is a symptom of a malfunctioning lymphatic system. It is characterised by chronic swelling caused by the accumulation of lymph. Rebecca Penzer examines the nursing management of lymphoedema and the ways in which non-specialist nurses can offer support and promote self-care in patients with this potentially debilitating condition.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southampton. R.H.Penzer@soton.ac.uk
authors.forename: Rebecca
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Penzer
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D004605:Elephantiasis, Filarial / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods