title: Wound care management of a patient with stage III lymphedema.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The sequelae for patients living with stage III lymphedema, including immobility, functional impairment, isolation and emotional burden, that affect quality of life are highlighted.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case patient's medical history upon initial evaluation, descriptive wound characteristics and treatment plan are described in detail.
  
  
  RESULTS
  A comprehensive treatment regimen resolved the patient's wound.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The definition, staging and prevalence of lymphedema are reviewed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Successful lymphedema wound treatment includes working with experienced healthcare providers, management of wound drainage and odor, the use of higher pressure compression, and complying with lifestyle changes.
authors: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA. dsheehan@luriechildren's.org
authors: Diane Dudas
authors: DD
authors: Sheehan
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D019145:Rehabilitation Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation; D053828:Stockings, Compression