Efecto del tratamiento fisioterapéutico en mujeres con trombosis linfática superficial tras cirugía de cáncer de mamaserie de casos

Resumen

Background and objective axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a fairly common complication that appears after breast cancer surgery. It consists on a thrombus formation at the end of the lymphatics due to their breakage by removal of axillary nodes, and their subsequent inflammation. Spontaneous resolution is between 12 and 15 weeks. The objective of this study is to provide data about the effect of physiotherapy treatment in AWS after breast cancer surgery. Cases description three women who developed TLS after axillary lymph node dissection. Intervention a treatment based on manual lymph drainage, stretching exercises of the lymphatic cord and implementation of anti-inflammatory cream was applied. This was supplemented with therapeutic education. Result and discussion application of physiotherapy treatment in women with AWS could reduce resolution time to 3-4 weeks improving their symptoms.