Risk factors for the development of oedema and lymphoedema

Mary Woods. British Journal of Nursing, 2019, Vol 28, No 4

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Main findings

  • Risk factors in this paper are explored in relation to:
    • Risk factors for cancer-related lymphoedema.
    • Surgery to lymph node areas, Radiotherapy to lymph node areas.
  • Disease-related risk factors.
    • Tumour obstruction of lymph node areas.
  • Patient-related risk factors for cancer and non-cancer-related oedema.
    • Radiotherapy to lymph node areas, tumour obstruction of lymph node areas, obesity, reduced mobility, venous disease, cardiac disease, renal failure, medication side effects, hypoproteinaemia, trauma.