Diuretics combined with compression in resistant limb edema of advanced disease – a case series report

The extremity edema of advanced disease is a common, multifactorial feature, which impairs patient activities and quality of life. The most frequently chosen management is based on combined decongestive physiotherapy or pharmacotherapy (with diuretics or steroids). Subcutaneous lymphatic drainage in refractory edema may decrease the swelling, prevent spontaneous lymphorrhoea but also increase the risk of infection. Safe and effective conservative management in diuretics resistant edemas is lacking.

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