Nurs Child Young People
January 2022
Background: Lymphoedema is a chronic condition that requires lifelong, time-consuming and laborious management. It can have significant effects on physical, psychological and social well-being. Children and young people with lymphoedema require access to expert services to aid early diagnosis and referral for assessment and treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Lymphoedema is a chronic condition, a cancer consequence and causes physical, psychological, and social implications. A new super-micro surgical treatment Lymphatic Venous Anastomosis (LVA) may improve the symptoms of lymphoedema. This study aims to explore the impact of lymphoedema on individuals and if LVA Surgery changes perceptions on quality of life.
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