What are the treatments options for Lymphoedema?

Conservative options include minimising risk factors and surgical options include minimally invasive and open surgeries. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us more about the treatment options.

Here you can learn about the different treatment options available, risks of treatment and whether you can continue to live with these conditions without treatment.

Primary lymphoedema is fairly rare whereas secondary lymphoedema is much more common especially in cancer patients as Dr. Gwozdz tells us in this video.

Patients present with symptoms of lymphoedema which are further analyzed by an ultrasound scan. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us the steps taken to diagnose patients with lymphoedema.

Lymphoedema develops due to improper function of the lymphatic system. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us about certain conditions that prevent the lymphatic system from draining excess fluid.

General vascular surgeons are able to effectively manage and follow up patients. In this video, Dr. Gwozdz tells us about other specialists that may be involved in the follow up care.