Effect of modified complex decongestion therapy in the treatment of breast cancer related lymphedema

中西医结合护理

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关键词: breast cancer;    radical mastectomy;    breast cancer related lymphedema;    complex decongestion therapy;   

DOI  :  10.12209/j.issn2709-1961.202012181

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

ObjectiveTo evaluate the effect of modified complex decongestion therapy (CDT) in the treatment of breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL). MethodsTotally 60 patients with BCRL were given complex CDT for four weeks. The degree of limb swelling was evaluated by arm circumference measurement, modified Rodnan skin scores(mRSSs) and the Breast Cancer and Lymphedema Symptoms Experience Index(BCLE-SEI), before intervention, 2 and 4 weeks after intervention respectively. ResultsThe circumference of all measurement sites except for palm horizontal line decreased at 4 weeks after intervention compared with those before intervention (P＜0. 05). The mRSSs and BCLE-SEI scores were reduced at 4 weeks after intervention compared with those before intervention (P＜0. 05). ConclusionThe modified CDT is effective in the treatment of BCRL.

【 授权许可】

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