title: [Therapy of lymphedema].
abstract: Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease when untreated. It can be assumed that more than 5% of the population suffer from a form of lymphedema. The therapy options depend on the individual symptoms and the wishes of the patient and include conservative measures as well as surgery or a combination of both.
authors: Fachklinik für Lymphologie, Földiklinik, Rösslehofweg 2-6, 79856 Hinterzarten. foeldi@foeldiklinik.de
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authors: Földi
mesh_terms: D058128:Compression Bandages; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods*; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*