Treatment Solutions for Abdominal and Unilateral Genital Lymphedema

Lymphedema in the abdominal or genital area can be challenging to treat. 

(Compression pumps can only be dispensed with a prescription and by trained retailers - contact us about our training program)

What is genital lymphedema?

Genital lymphedema is a buildup of fluid that causes swelling in the soft tissues of the genital area. Lymphedema is due to blockage or damage to the lymph system. A blockage or breakdown of the lymphatic system leads to leakage of lymph (fluid) into surrounding tissues. This condition can affect both males and females, and it can affect one side or both. Abdominal Lymphedema can also occur unilateral (on one side) but this is rather rate. Quite often, abdominal lymphedema affects the entire abdominal area.  

When diagnosed with lymphedema, the standard first treatment approach is known as “complex decongestive therapy.” This kind of treatment is done with the following steps:

• Complete cleaning and sanitizing of the skin.
• Manual lymph drainage, a type of massage performed by a lymphedema therapist (not a regular massage therapist). It involves light rubbing, tapping and stroking of the swollen area. The aim is to move lymph out of the swollen area into an area with working lymph vessels. Patients can be taught to perform this type of massage themselves. However, the massage should not be performed in cases of broken skin, bruising, blood clots or skin recently exposed to radiation therapy.
• Use of special compression bandages and pneumatic compression pumps with the BioAbdominal garment that inflate and deflate on a timed cycle, helping pump lymph through vessels and preventing fluid buildup.
• Physical exercises as prescribed by a certified lymphedema therapist.

The BioAbdominal Garment with the SC2008 and SC4008 Compression Pumps are part of the solution!

This 8-chamber garment helps overcome compromised lymphatic passages by moving fluid toward regional nodes for subsequent excretion. Compression is delivered from the foot to the inguinal crease through 7 chambers in the leg, and then massages the abdomen through a specially developed larger chamber that wraps around the waist. This garment is side-specific and is offered in three different standard sizes as well as custom-fit.

Key Features:

• Lower Body Coverage      - Unilateral Legs     - Buttocks     - Abdomen

• Comfortable Foot Design

• Easy to Don and Doff

• Directional Tissue Fluid Movement
 

Benefits:
• Reduces Pain
• Improves Lymphatic and Vascular Flow
• Promotes Wound Healing
• Prevents Infection
• DVT Prophylaxis
• Reduce Edema

BioAbdominal Garment

SC-2008-DL
8-Chamber Pneumatic Compression Pump for the Treatment of Lymphedema

SC-4008-DL
8-Chamber Pneumatic Compression Pump for the Treatment of Lymphedema

Contact us to learn more about treating abdominal and unilateral genital lymphedema with the BioCompression Pump and BioAbdominal Garment, or to get information about training.