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

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 ly...

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Published in:American journal of hospice & palliative medicine 2016-08, Vol.33 (7), p.633-637
Main Author: Liao, Su-Fen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast Cancer Lymphedema - pathology
Breast Cancer Lymphedema - rehabilitation
Female
Humans
Lymphoma - pathology
Lymphoma - rehabilitation
Male
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Staging
Nursing
Palliative Care - methods
Physical Therapy Modalities
Retrospective Studies
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1049-9091
1938-2715
DOI:10.1177/1049909115587496