title: Adapting lymphedema treatment to the palliative setting.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To review the benefits of adapting the complex techniques of formal lymphedema therapy to the more generalized forms of edema often seen in the chronic disease and palliative care settings.
  
  
  METHODS
  Peer-reviewed literature and clinical practice.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lymphedema treatment modalities have much to offer beyond their well-characterized benefit in classical lymphedema. In modified forms, they may improve and lessen the burden of refractory edema originating from a diverse range of causes. Thoughtful planning and practice, however, are essential as an inadequate adaptation may result in unnecessary effort, injury for the patient, or an unsatisfactory outcome.
authors: 1Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA.
authors: Andrea Lynne
authors: AL
authors: Cheville
authors: Karen
authors: K
authors: Andrews
authors: Jenny
authors: J
authors: Kollasch
authors: Kenley
authors: K
authors: Schmidt
authors: Jeffrey
authors: J
authors: Basford
mesh_terms: D058128:Compression Bandages; D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000628:therapy*; D010166:Palliative Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods
keywords: anasarca; arterial insufficiency; edema; lymphedema; pain; venous insufficiency; wounds