Validation and reliability of the Turkish version of the Lymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey–Lower Limb (LSIDS-L) in patients with lower extremity lymphedema

Pınar Borman, Aslıhan Aladağ Aydoğan, Cansu Şahbaz Pirinççi, Mumtaz Mutlu Umaroğlu, Meltem Dalyan, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Faculty, Ankara Medipol University, Department of PMR, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Gulhane Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Faculty, University of Health Sciences, Institutional Data Management Coordination Office, Middle East Technical University

Phlebology: The Journal of Venous Disease

Published online on April 22, 2026

Abstract

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BackgroundEffective management of lower extremity lymphedema requires its recognition as a distinct clinical entity. This study aimed to evaluate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of theLymphedema Symptom Intensity and Distress Survey–...