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Lymphedema Pump

What is Lymphedema?

Lymphedema is characterized by a retention of fluid and tissue swelling. The fluid retention and swelling is caused by a lymphatic system which has been compromised. Often times fatigue will accompany a heavy and swollen limb or an accumulation of fluid in other areas of the body, including the neck or head. If left untreated, early stages of lymphedema can cause the skin to discolor and grow in severity until deformation occurs.
Affecting nearly 140 million people throughout the world, lymphedema is primarily a hereditary condition. Injuries to the lymphatic vessels after lymph node dissection, surgery or radiation treatments can also compromise the lymphatic system and spur on lymphedema (secondary). In patients who have undergone radiation therapy for cancer treatments, lymphedema may take months or even years before developing.

Indications

The indications for using a lymphedema pump are as follows:

• Postoperative edema
• Post-traumatic edema
• Chronic edema
• Primary or secondary lymphedema
• Chronic swelling from venous insufficiency