Lymphoedema surgery in Australia: a narrative review.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objective

Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often caused by the damage or removal of lymph nodes during cancer treatment. One of the most effective management options for lymphoedema is surgery, which can reduce swelling and potentially improve lymphatic drainage. Throughout history, Australia has been at the forefront of research and development in this field. In this review, we aim to examine the contributions of Australian research to lymphoedema surgery.

Methods

We conducted a search in the PubMed and Embase databases to identify Australian research relating to lymphoedema surgery from inception to the present day. Studies that met the inclusion criteria were reviewed and analysed, and the results were pres

SUBMITTER: Cevik J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10788575 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature