Secondary Lower Extremity Lymphoedema
Conservative management can control symptoms but generally does not restore lymphatic function. Chronic lymphatic stasis contributes to inflammation, fat deposition, tissue remodelling, fibrosis, and infection susceptibility. Secondary low…
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Conservative management can control symptoms but generally does not restore lymphatic function. Chronic lymphatic stasis contributes to inflammation, fat deposition, tissue remodelling, fibrosis, and infection susceptibility. Secondary lower extremity lymphoedema is a chronic progressive disorder usually caused by obstruction of lymphatic pathways after cancer treatments.