Impact of Lower Extremity Dysmorphia on Lymphedema Patients’ Quality of Life
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Interventions for lower-extremity lymphedema.
Evidence-Based Answer Complete decongestive physiotherapy (i.e., a noninvasive protocol consisting of skin care, lymph drainage massage, exercises, and compression bandaging1) effectively improves edema, rates of infection, and quality of life in patients with lower-extremity lymphedema. (Strength of Recommendation [SOR]: B, based on prospective cohort studies.) Microsurgery may be effective fo...
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عنوان ژورنال: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
سال: 2019
ISSN: 0032-1052
DOI: 10.1097/00006534-900000000-97641