Lymphoedema

Management of chronic swelling.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

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Clinical Guidelines

CKS: Cellulitis - acute

NICE guideline [IPG723]: Liposuction for chronic lymphoedema

NICE guideline [NG101]

All-Ireland Lymphoedema Guidelines 2022

Best Practice for the Management of Lymphoedema: International Consensus

Clinical practice guidance for the prevention of breast cancer-related arm lymphoedema (BCRAL): international Delphi consensus-based recommendations

Guidelines on the Management of Cellulitis in Lymphoedema

NG101 Early and locally advanced breast cancer: diagnosis and management

ONS Guidelines™ for Cancer Treatment–Related Lymphedema