A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema
The physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system are discussed. Complex decongestive physiotherapy is presented as an alternative approach to the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema. This is seen to be an effective method of treatment, but good patient compliance (hygienic measures, w...
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doaj-d14e9bcc0a2a4b7ab5344219118346ef2020-11-25T00:31:49ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Physiotherapy0379-61752410-82191986-11-0142411612010.4102/sajp.v42i4.13831229A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy LymphoedemaAileen Z. Goodenough0Laetitia A.H.M. Schepers1Private PractitionerNo longer practisingThe physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system are discussed. Complex decongestive physiotherapy is presented as an alternative approach to the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema. This is seen to be an effective method of treatment, but good patient compliance (hygienic measures, wearing elastic support while working, compression bandaging while at rest and remedial exercises), is a prerequisite. This may be achieved by intensive patient education.https://sajp.co.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1383No keywords available |
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A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema |
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A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema |
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A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema |
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A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema |
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A Re-evaluation of the Importance of the Lymphatic System in the Treatment of Post-mastectomy Lymphoedema |
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re-evaluation of the importance of the lymphatic system in the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema |
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South African Journal of Physiotherapy |
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The physiology and pathophysiology of the lymphatic system are discussed. Complex decongestive physiotherapy is presented as an alternative approach to the treatment of post-mastectomy lymphoedema. This is seen to be an effective method of treatment, but good patient compliance (hygienic measures, wearing elastic support while working, compression bandaging while at rest and remedial exercises), is a prerequisite. This may be achieved by intensive patient education. |
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