Rehabilitation Approach in the Treatment of Advanced Lymphedema and Lymphorrhea: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

ABS TRACT Lymphedema is a chronic condition that significantly reduces the quality of life and affects mobility and physical function.Although the complete decongestive therapy (CDT) includes manual lymph drainage, compression techniques, exercise, and skincare, additional approaches should be used when planning the treatment in case of lymphedema complications.In this report, a detailed evaluation of a patient with advanced lymphedema with lymphorrhea in the lower extremity and the methods applied in the treatment steps were explained.After the infection and lymphorrhea were treated with antibiotics and the four-layer bandage, the CDT was applied to the patient and leg diameters decreased distinctly.