SELF-MANAGEMENT OF LYMPHEDEMA IN PATIENTS OPERATED ON FOR BREAST CANCER

Lymphedema is most frequently developing problem in patients who have a surgery for breast cancer. Problems such as restriction in upper limb activities, decrease recovery capasity of affected tissue, infection and pain can be seen in patients related to lymphedema. These problems may cause weakness...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sevil Güler Demir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2008-04-01
Series:European Journal of Breast Health
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Online Access: http://www.eurjbreasthealth.com/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/self-management-of-lymphedema-n-patents-operated-o/42623