El vendaje cohesivo en el tratamiento de la trombosis linfática superficial en mujeres intervenidas de cáncer de mama. Serie de casos

  1. A. Puertas Pérez de Castro 1
  2. M.J. Yuste Sánchez 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Alcalá
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    Universidad de Alcalá

    Alcalá de Henares, España

    ROR https://ror.org/04pmn0e78

Journal:
Fisioterapia

ISSN: 0211-5638

Year of publication: 2018

Volume: 40

Issue: 4

Pages: 214-218

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.FT.2018.03.002 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

Background and objectives Axillary web syndrome (AWS) is a fairly common post-surgical complication of breast cancer. It consists of the inflammation of lymphatic vessels, due to the formation of a thrombus at its proximal end, and as a result of removal of axillary nodes.The objective of this study is to determine if the use of cohesive bandage reduces the resolution time of AWS in less than 3weeks. Cases description Eight women who developed AWS after axillary lymph node dissection. Intervention A treatment based on cohesive bandage, stretching of the lymphatic vessels; active upper limb exercises; anti-inflammatory cream; and therapeutic education. Results and discussion The use of cohesive bandage seems to reduce the resolution time of AWS in less than 3weeks.

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