The integrated and interdisciplinary treatment of chronic lymphedema.
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چکیده
Lymphedema is a chronic and incurable disease, deeply disturbing physical and psychical health of affected individuals. Lymphedema is a progressive, if left untreated. Affected patients are looking for help between physicians and therapists of different specialities. Chronic lymphedema leads to emotional disorders, depression, even to suicidal attempts--especially in young patients. In rare cases it may lead to lymphangiosarcoma--ominous neoplasm with poor prognosis. Complex interdisciplinary approach of the lymphedema team is the key to the success of lymphedema therapy. Optimal treatment of lymphedema requires close cooperation of all people involved in the therapeutic process including physicians, nurses, physiotherapists and psychologists. International Society of Lymphology (ISL) published its recommendations for lymphedema therapy, which are accepted in many countries around the world. Recommended by ISL physiotherapy consists of a manual lymphatic drainage, compressive bandaging, decongestive exercises and meticulous skin care. It is called a manual lymphedema treatment--complex physical therapy (MLT-CPT).
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Roczniki Akademii Medycznej w Bialymstoku
دوره 50 Suppl 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005