Lymphedema of the arm is a common complication of surgery involving removal of armpit lymph nodes. It is currently incurable, although it can be palliated by massage. Equivalent situations occur following lymphatic interference elsewhere in the body. In the developing world, lymphedema is also caused by elephantiasis.

Volume Subject Area:
Fluid Mechanics in the Non-Vascular Space
Topics:
Developing nations, Surgery
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