E-ISSN: 2587-0831 ISSN: 2587-0831
THE COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE THERAPY IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING IN RELATION WITH MASTECTOMY
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VOLUME: 7 ISSUE: 2
P: 96-100
April 2011

THE COMPLETE DECONGESTIVE THERAPY IN LYMPHEDEMA MANAGEMENT DEVELOPING IN RELATION WITH MASTECTOMY

Eur J Breast Health 2011;7(2):96-100
Gülengün Türk 1
Leyla Khorshid 2
1. Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi Aydın Sağlık Yüksekokulu, Hemşirelik Esasları, Aydın, Türkiye
2. Ege Üniversitesi Hemşirelik Yüksekokulu, Hemşirelik Esasları, İzmir, Türkiye
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Received Date: 12.08.2010
Accepted Date: 12.10.2010
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ABSTRACT

Lymphedema, which requries a multidisciplinary approach for prevention, early detection and management is a time wasting, high cost and complex clinical problem. It may lead to numerous complications and may have damaging effects on both the physical and psychological health of the patients. The main objective of lymphedema management is reduction in swelling and improvement in the patient’s quality of life. The complete decongestive therapy is one of the most effective therapies used to treat lymphedema today. This therapy consists of manuel lymphatic drainage, compression, exercise and skin care. İt is indicated that the complete decongestive therapy is effective in lymphedema mangement.