Let’s talk genital lymphoedema
Improving ways to diagnose and treat the taboo area
Genital lymphoedema is a condition that lymphoedema practitioners must be confident at managing. Practitioners can build their confidence in this area by accessing the latest research and resources. An article in Winter Pathways magazine is an excellent resource for all practitioners. The questions addressed are:
- Why is genital lymphedema not given much coverage?
- Can genital lymphedema be primary or secondary?
- What are the characteristics of genital edema?
- What are the symptoms associated with genital lymphedema?
- What is the connection of adipose tissue and genital lymphedema?
- What are the elements of a comprehensive evaluation?
- How is treatment amended for this population?
- Take home messages.
Originally published in Pathways, (Winter 2021 -22). Copyright (2022), Canadian Lymphedema Framework. Reprinted with permission.
Other resources on genital lymphoedema
- Genital oedema resources https://lymphoedemaeducation.com.au/2021/03/genital-oedema-resources/
- Are you handling genital oedema confidently? https://lymphoedemaeducation.com.au/resources/are-you-handling-genital-oedema-confidently/
- A Systematic Review of Outcomes After Genital Lymphedema Surgery Microsurgical Reconstruction Versus Excisional Procedures https://lymphoedemaeducation.com.au/resources/a-systematic-review-of-outcomes-after-genital-lymphedema-surgery-microsurgical-reconstruction-versus-excisional-procedures/
- Male genital oedema: A tool for men to ‘tell it as it is’ https://lymphoedemaeducation.com.au/2018/02/male-genital-oedema-tool-men-tell/
- Indocyanine Green Lymphographic and Lymphoscintigraphic Findings in Genital Lymphedema – Genital Pathway Score https://lymphoedemaeducation.com.au/resources/indocyanine-green-lymphographic-lymphoscintigraphic-findings-genital-lymphedema-genital-pathway-score/