Lymphedema after combination treatment of head and neck tumors

Opuholi Golovy i Šei

A. M. Stepanova¹  A. M. Merzlyakova¹  G. A. Tkachenko¹  S. O. Podvyaznikov² 

[1] N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia.;Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia.;

关键词: head and neck tumors;    lymphedema;    rehabilitation;    complete decongestive therapy;    laser therapy;   

DOI  :  10.17650/2222-1468-2018-8-2-88-91

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Lymphedema of  the head and neck after combination treatment of tumors of  this localization is an important problem as it leads to functional disorders, including life-threatening, and significantly decreases the quality of life. Early start of treatment prevents complications at the stage of edema. Currently, complete decongestive therapy in combination with low-level laser therapy allows to abate lymphedema manifestations.

【 授权许可】

Unknown