Overview of treatment options and review of the current role and use of compression garments, intermittent pumps, and exercise in the management of lymphedema

J. Brennan, Michael; T. Miller, Linda

doi:10.1002/(sici)1097-0142(19981215)83:12b+<2821::aid-cncr33>3.0.co;2-g

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Overview of treatment options and review of the current role and use of compression garments, intermittent pumps, and exercise in the management of lymphedema

Published in Cancer • Dec 15, 1998

Authors:

Michael J. Brennan

Linda T. Miller

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Lymphedema is a relatively frequent complication following the management of breast carcinoma. Numerous therapeutic interventions have been offered to treat this potentially disabling and disfiguring condition. Consensus has not been attained among oncologists, surgeons, psychiatrists, a...

Subject

Medicine

Lymphedema

Massage

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