title: Management of lymphoedema.
abstract: Lymphoedema is a common and progressive disease which causes deterioration of the quality of life of patients. It is divided into two groups: primary and secondary lymphoedema. Nowadays, the majority of patients with lymphoedema are associated with a malignancy or its treatment modalities, such as cancer surgery and radiation therapy. Accurate diagnosis and effective treatment are crucial for alleviating the symptoms, preventing progression and reducing the potential risks of lymphoedema. This report provides an overview of the management of lymphoedema.
authors.affiliation: 1 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bingol State Hospital, Bingol, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ahmet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Yüksel
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine, Balıkesir, Turkey.
authors.forename: Orçun
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Gürbüz
authors.affiliation: 3 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Abant Izzet Baysal University Faculty of Medicine, Bolu, Turkey.
authors.forename: Yusuf
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Velioğlu
authors.affiliation: 2 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Balikesir University Faculty of Medicine, Balıkesir, Turkey.
authors.forename: Gencehan
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kumtepe
authors.affiliation: 4 Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Elazig Education and Research Hospital, Elazig, Turkey.
authors.forename: Sefa
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Şenol
mesh_terms: D004322:Drainage; D015444:Exercise; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017592:Skin Care; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
keywords: Lymphoedema treatment; cancer; chronic venous insufficiency; compression therapy; lymphatic surgery; radiation