title: Current concepts in lymphedema management.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To provide physicians and nurses with an overview of the pathophysiology, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment of lymphedema.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in managing patients with lymphedema.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  After reading the article and taking the test, the participant will be able to: 1. Describe the pathophysiology of lymphedema and the difference between transient and chronic lymphedema. 2. Describe the assessment and diagnosis of lymphedema. 3. Identify treatment options and teaching considerations for patients with lymphedema.
authors.affiliation: Harper University Hospital, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors.forename: Mary Y
authors.initials: MY
authors.lastname: Sieggreen
authors.forename: Ronald A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Kline
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy