Lymphedema-associated comorbidities and treatment gap

ConclusionsTo our knowledge, this is the largest study to date detailing the comorbidities associated with LE and LE treatment rates within each. Our findings suggest that a sizable proportion of cancer-related LE patients do not receive appropriate treatment. Furthermore, this study highlights the role of advanced venous disease as an LE comorbidity that is frequently untreated and its associated gap in treatment.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders - Category: Surgery Source Type: research