Lymphedema

By Mayo Clinic Staff
Aug. 07, 2026

Research

Mayo Clinic doctors and lymphedema therapists research prevention, diagnosis and treatment options for lymphedema.

Publications

See a list of publications about lymphedema by Mayo Clinic doctors on PubMed, a service of the National Library of Medicine.

  1. Elsevier Point of Care. Clinical Overview: Lymphedema. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Nov. 10, 2025.
  2. Cheville AL, et al. Cancer related lymphedema. British Medical Journal. 2025; doi:10.1136/bmj-2024-081351.
  3. Dzupin A, et al. Predictors of the efficacy of lymphedema decongestive therapy. Medicina. 2025; doi:10.3390/medicina61020231.
  4. Barfield M, et al. Results from a comparative study to evaluate the treatment effectiveness of a nonpneumatic compression device vs an advanced pneumatic compression device for lower extremity lymphedema swelling (TEAYS study). Journal of Vascular Surgery: Venous and Lymphatic Disorders. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.jvsv.2024.101965.
  5. Overview of the lymphatic system. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/lymphatic-disorders/overview-of-the-lymphatic-system. Accessed Nov. 10, 2025.
  6. Mehrara B. Clinical features, diagnosis, and staging of peripheral lymphedema. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Nov. 10, 2025.
  7. Lymphedema. Merck Manual Professional Version. https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/cardiovascular-disorders/lymphatic-disorders/lymphedema. Accessed Nov. 10, 2025.
  8. Harris KM. Allscripts EPSi. Mayo Clinic. August 22, 2025.
  9. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Nov. 10, 2025.