Incidence of LE due to treating cutaneous melanoma

<p>The rates of morbidity associated with lymphadenectomy as a treatment for cutaneous melanoma, as reported in the literature, vary due to the different methods used in the studies. As a result, it is difficult to compare data from different research (Kretschemer et al, 2008). Assessing the incidence of lymphoedema and other morbidities in patients with melanoma is important, as over time the risk of developing lymphoedema increases. </p>