Mass General Wound Center
Treatment for Lymphedema
Contact Information
Mass General Wound Center
Wang Ambulatory Care Center
15 Parkman Street, Suite 455
Boston,
MA
02114
Phone: 617-726-4325
Email: mghwoundcenter@mgh.harvard.edu
Hours:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Explore This Condition
About Lymphedema
Lymphedema is a swelling that occurs when the flow of lymph in the body is blocked and then collects in the fatty tissues under the skin, usually in an arm or leg. The Massachusetts General Hospital Wound Center multidisciplinary team assists in the prevention and management of lymphedema for patients of any age. It can be cancerous and non-cancerous. Our team includes:
- Medical specialists
- Vascular surgeons
- Plastic surgeons
- Trauma surgeons
- Specialized wound care nurses
- Physical therapists
- Interventional radiologists
- Advanced imaging specialists dedicated to treating lymphedema
- Oncologists are available through the Mass General Cancer Center
Causes of Lymphedema
Most cases of lymphedema are caused by another disease or condition; however, there are instances when it can occur on its own. Some examples of how lymphedema can be caused include when the lymph nodes or vessels are removed or injured during surgery, they are blocked as a result of cancer cells or they become infected.
Meet Our Team
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- Director of the Vascular Lab
- Co-director of the Peripheral Artery Disease Center and Limb Evaluation and Amputation Program (LEAPP)
- Associate Director of the Wound Care Center
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- Director, Vascular Medicine Fellowship
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