Is the Effect of Complex Decongestive Therapy the Same for Primary and Secondary Lower Lymphedema?
Hanife Abakay, Hanife Doğan, Havva Talay Çalış, Türkan Akbayrak
Abstract
While there was no difference in the amount of edema in both groups, the results of patients with SLL were more positive than patients with PLL in terms of QOL. Lymphedema therapists should approach patients with different therapeutic considerations specific to each type of lymphedema before using CDT in clinical practice.
Topics & Concepts
LymphedemaMedicineQuality of life (healthcare)EdemaSecondary lymphedemaPhysical therapySurgeryInternal medicineCancerBreast cancerNursingLymphatic System and DiseasesDiagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases