Lymphedema Characteristics and the Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy in Malignant Lymphedema

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Title:	Lymphedema Characteristics and the Efficacy of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy in Malignant Lymphedema
Authors:	Liao, S.-F.
Contributors:	醫學研究所
Keywords:	bandaging;breast cancer;complex decongestive physiotherapy;lymphedema;malignant lymphedema;palliative care
Date:	2016-08-01
Issue Date:	2016-08-04T03:47:47Z (UTC)
Publisher:	SAGE Publications Inc.
ISSN:	10499091
Abstract:	The aim of this study is to identify the lymphedema characteristics and the efficacy of complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) in 29 patients with malignant lymphedema. After CDP, total decreased volume of lymphedema was 306 mL, percentage of excess volume (PEV) changed from 43.4% to 22.7%, and lymphedema severity improved from severe to moderate status. The CDP efficacy-percentage reduction in excess volume (PREV) was 46.6%. The stage of lymphedema (P =.004), range of motion (P <.001), pain, heaviness, and tension scores (P <.001) were significantly improved after CDP. This shows that CDP is efficacious and useful in malignant lymphedema. © The Author(s) 2015.
URI:	https://ir.csmu.edu.tw:8080/ir/handle/310902500/15612 http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1049909115587496
Relation:	American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Volume 33, Issue 7, 1 August 2016, Pages 633-637
Appears in Collections:	[醫學研究所] 期刊論文

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