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Introdução: O linfedema secundário se desenvolve comumente devido a um trauma no sistema linfático, podendo ocorrer após cirurgia de câncer. O aplicativo móvel é um meio de atualização técnico-científica de fácil acesso e de baixo custo que pode auxiliar o profissional de saúde a proporcionar o melhor tratamento para o paciente. O objetivo desse estudo foi construir um aplicativo para tratamento de linfedema de membros superiores. Método: A construção do aplicativo ocorreu em quatro etapas: (1) Concepção, envolvendo a identificação das necessidades do desenvolvimento do aplicativo; (2) Elaboração do conteúdo, incluindo a revisão integrativa da literatura nas principais bases de dados; (3) Construção, consistindo na estruturação do banco de dados e desenvolvimento do software; e (4) Transição, compreendendo a realização de testes de funcionalidade. Resultados: O aplicativo desenvolvido (Linfedema APP) é composto por 31 telas, 4 figuras e 3 vídeos. Ele foi registrado no Instituto Nacional da Propriedade Industrial (INPI) do Ministério do Desenvolvimento, Indústria e Comércio Exterior e está disponível gratuitamente na Google Play Store. Conclusão: Após a revisão integrativa da literatura nas principais bases de dados, foi desenvolvido o aplicativo "Linfedema APP", o qual se constitui em ferramenta prática para qualificar, direcionar e guiar o fisioterapeuta na realização dos exercícios nas pacientes pós- mastectomizados com linfedema em membros superiores.
Introduction: Secondary lymphedema commonly develops due to trauma to the lymphatic system, and may occur after cancer surgery. The mobile application is an easily accessible and low-cost means of technical-scientific updating that can help the health professional to provide the best treatment for the patient. Thus, the objective of this study was to build an application for the treatment and prevention of upper limb lymphedema. Methods: The construction of the application took place in four stages: (1) Conception, involving the identification of application development needs; Content development, including an integrative literature review in the main databases; (3) Construction, consisting of structuring the database and developing the software; and (4) Transition, comprising carrying out functionality tests. Results: The developed application (Linfedema APP) consists of 31 screens, 4 figures and 3 videos. It was registered at the National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI) of the Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade, and is available for free on the Google Play Store. Conclusion: After an integrative review of the literature in the main databases, the "Lymphedema APP" application was developed, which constitutes a practical tool to qualify, direct and guide the physiotherapist in performing the exercises in post-mastectomized patients with lymphedema in the upper limbs.
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Objective:To explore the therapeutic effect of Jianpi Huoxue Jiedu recipe on upper limb edema of spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, blood stasis and toxin internal knot type after modified radical surgery for breast cancer.Methods:From January 2020 to May 2022, a total of 60 patients with upper limb edema of spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, blood stasis and toxin internal knot type after modified radical surgery for breast cancer were selected and treated in Longyan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Xiamen University. They were divided into control group and observation group according to random number table, with 30 cases in each group. The control group was treated with routine western medicine comprehensive swelling reduction surgery, while the observation group was treated with a combination of Jianpi Huoxue Jiedu recipe (1 dose/day, warmly-taken in the morning and evening) for one month on the basis of the control group. The clinical efficacy, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) syndrome score, edema diameter, breast cancer quality of life scale (FACT), and joint range of motion were compared between the two groups after treatment.Results:After one month of treatment, the total clinical effective rate of the observation group (93.33%) was significantly higher than that of the control group (70.00%, P<0.05). After treatment, the TCM syndrome scores (upper limb swelling, pain, fullness, sense of restraint, skin keratinization, itching, heaviness, stuffiness, and fatigue) of both groups of patients decreased compared to those before treatment, and the observation group was lower than the control group (all P<0.05). After treatment, the diameter of edema in the affected limbs was significantly reduced in both groups of patients, and the diameter of 10 cm above the wrist and elbow stripes in the observation group was smaller than that in the control group (all P<0.05). After treatment, the FACT scores of the two groups of patients significantly decreased, and the FACT scores of the observation group were lower than those of the control group (all P<0.05). After treatment, the joint activity of the two groups of patients significantly increased, and the joint activity of the observation group was greater than that of the control group (all P<0.05). Conclusions:The clinical efficacy of Jianpi Huoxue Jiedu recipe combined with western medicine in treating upper limb edema of spleen deficiency and dampness stagnation, blood stasis and toxin accumulation type after modified radical operation of breast cancer is better than that of western medicine alone. It can significantly improve the clinical symptoms, signs, quality of life, and joint mobility of upper limbs of patients, and reduce upper limb edema.
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Resumo O linfedema é uma doença crônica e progressiva caracterizada pelo acúmulo de fluidos, provocando edema tecidual em decorrência de um sistema linfático comprometido. A ultrassonografia diagnóstica (USD) é um método capaz de avaliar as características dos tecidos moles, podendo ser utilizada de maneira confiável para o diagnóstico do linfedema, além de mensurar a complacência tecidual em um cenário clínico. Esta é uma revisão sistemática, objetivando avaliar artigos que fizessem o uso da USD na abordagem do linfedema secundário ao câncer de mama. Foram selecionados 565 artigos, que foram exportados para o programa de revisão Rayyan QCRI e, em seguida, triados por dois pesquisadores. Dessa busca, foram obtidos 25 artigos selecionados após consenso entre os autores e que foram catalogados quanto aos seus resultados principais. A USD foi identificada como um método vantajoso por ser seguro, pouco invasivo, de baixo custo, sem uso de radiação, além de ser útil para avaliar a eficácia de terapias no tratamento do linfedema.
Abstract Lymphedema is a chronic and progressive disease characterized by fluid accumulation, causing tissue edema as a result of a compromised lymphatic system. Diagnostic ultrasound (DUS) is a method capable of assessing soft tissue characteristics that can be used reliably to diagnose lymphedema as well as for measuring tissue compliance in a clinical setting. This is a systematic review, aiming to evaluate articles that made use of DUS in management of lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. A total of 570 articles were selected, exported to the Rayyan QCRI review program, and then screened by two researchers. From this search, 25 articles were selected after the authors reached consensus and were catalogued as to their main results. Diagnostic ultrasound was identified as an advantageous method that is safe, minimally invasive, low cost, and radiation free and is useful for evaluating the efficacy of therapies used in lymphedema treatment.
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INTRODUÇÃO: O câncer de mama é a neoplasia mais incidente na população feminina brasileira, sendo o linfedema uma de suas principais complicações cirúrgicas. OBJETIVO: Verificar a relação do índice de massa corpóreo e o desenvolvimento do linfedema no pós-operatório de câncer de mama, sua relação com o tipo de tratamento e ao tempo pós-cirúrgico. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram levantados prontuários de 59 mulheres no período de maio de 2008 a fevereiro de 2009 utilizando dados da anamnese; exame físico; perimetria, volume estimado; relatos, sintomas e dados em prontuário. A análise foi feita por meio de médias e desvios padrões para as variáveis quantitativas e qualitativas (absoluta e relativa) e para verificação dos fatores de risco foi utilizado o Teste t de Student e Teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson com nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: A frequência de linfedema foi de 47,5%, sendo que 40,7% eram obesas. Observou-se diferença significativa entre os grupos de linfedema e IMC (p=0,002). Nota-se ainda diferença significativa entre linfedema no grupo sem radioterapia de axila (p=0,003) e associação entre o tempo pós-cirúrgico e linfedema (p=0,006), sendo maior após 6 meses de cirurgia. CONCLUSÃO: Existe correlação entre obesidade e desenvolvimento do linfedema. Os tipos de tratamento parecem não ter influenciado o seu desenvolvimento e quanto mais tempo decorrido pós- cirurgia, maior o risco do seu aparecimento.
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is the most common neoplasm in the Brazilian female population, with lymphedema being one of its main surgical complications. OBJECTIVE: To verify the relationship between the body mass index and the development of lymphedema in the postoperative period of breast cancer, its relationship with the type of treatment received and the time elapsed from the surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Medical records of 59 women were collected from May 2008 to February 2009 using data from anamnesis, physical exam; perimetry, estimated volume; reports, symptoms, and notes in medical records. The analysis was performed using means and standard deviations for the quantitative and qualitative variables (absolute and relative) and to verify the risk factors used, the Student's t-test and Pearson's chi-square test with a 5% significance level (0.05). RESULTS: The frequency of lymphedema was 47.5%, with 40.7% being obese. There was a significant difference between the groups of lymphedema and BMI (p=0.002). There is also a significant difference between lymphedema in the group without axillary radiotherapy (p=0.003) and an association between post-surgical time and lymphedema (p=0.006), being greater after six months of surgery. CONCLUSION: There is a correlation between obesity and the development of lymphedema. The types of treatment do not seem to have influenced their development, and the longer the surgery has elapsed, the greater the risk of their appearance.
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Breast Neoplasms , Lymphedema , ObesityABSTRACT
Objective: To observe the efficacy of mild moxibustion combined with functional exercise in the treatment of upper-limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery and its effect on serum vascular endothelial growth factor C (VEGF-C). Methods: Seventy-eight patients were divided into a control group and an observation group by the random number table method, with 39 cases in each group. The control group received functional exercise and the observation group received mild moxibustion plus functional exercise. The differences in circumference between the two upper limbs, the lymphatic flow of the affected upper limb, the disability of arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score, the functional assessment of cancer therapy-breast (FACT-B) score and serum VEGF-C level between the two groups were compared before and after treatment. Efficacy was evaluated after treatment. Results: The total effective rate was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). The difference in circumference between the two upper limbs of the two groups decreased significantly after treatment (both P<0.05), but it was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). The lymphatic flow of the affected upper limb of the two groups increased significantly after treatment (both P<0.05), but it was significantly greater in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). The DASH scores of the two groups decreased significantly after treatment (both P<0.05), but it was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). The FACT-B scores of the two groups increased significantly after treatment (both P<0.05), but it was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). After treatment, the serum VEGF-C level increased significantly in the observation group (P<0.05), whereas the control group did not show significant change (P>0.05). The post-treatment serum VEGF-C level was significantly higher in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion: The efficacy of mild moxibustion combined with functional exercise for upper-limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery is certain, which can reduce the difference in circumference between the two upper limbs, increase the lymphatic flow of the affected upper limb, improve the limb function and the quality of life, and regulate the serum VEGF-C level.
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El cáncer de mama es un problema de salud pública en Chile. El linfedema es un trastorno linfovascular secundario a la extirpación de los ganglios linfáticos por cirugía en el cáncer de mama, que produce un aumento del volumen y la fibrosis en el miembro superior. Diferentes prendas de compresión son usadas para la prevención y el tratamiento del linfedema. Por eso, el programa de Garantías Ex-plícitas en Salud garantiza la entrega de sistemas elastocompresivos a las personas con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama para prevenir y tratar el linfedema. Sin embargo, en hospitales públicos los sistemas elastocompresivos pueden ser recursos limitados, por eso, muchas veces se deben priorizar. Este artículo tiene por objetivo describir un sistema de selección de sistemas elastocompresivos en personas con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama en el modelo de atención kinesiológico temprano y prospectivo.
Breast cancer is a public health problem in Chile. Lymphedema is a lymphovascular disorder secondary to the removal of lymph nodes by surgery in breast cancer, resulting in increased volume and fibrosis in the upper limb. Different compression garments are used for the prevention and treatment of lymphedema. Therefore, the "Garantías Explícitas en Salud" program guarantees the delivery of compression garments to people diagnosed with breast cancer to prevent and treat lymphedema. However, in public hospitals, the compression garments can be limited resources, so they often need to be prioritized. This article aims to describe the selection system for compression garments in people diagnosed with breast cancer in the early and prospective physical therapy care model.
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Therapeutics , Breast Neoplasms , Hospitals , Lymphedema , Disease Prevention , Breast Cancer Lymphedema , Resource-Limited SettingsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To compare the treatment effects, satisfaction with the treatment, and performance improvement following bandage treatment using the spiral method and spica method for breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL).METHODS: A prospective study with 46 patients with BCRL was conducted. All patients were divided into either the spiral or spica group for non-elastic bandage therapy and received the same treatment for 2 weeks, apart from the group-specific bandaging method used. For both groups, the Quality of Life Instrument score before treatment, changes in the volume of lymphedema limb and the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score before and after treatment, and treatment satisfaction after treatment were compared. The Student t-test was used to compare the parameters between the two different bandage methods.RESULTS: With respect to the treatment outcomes, total volume reduction and proximal part volume reduction after treatment were 98.0±158.3 mL and 56.0±65.4 mL in the spiral method group and 199.0±125.1 mL and 106.1±82.2 mL in the spica method group, respectively. Therefore, the spica method group showed a significantly better improvement (p < 0.05). The DASH score changes after treatment showed that the spiral group score increased by 3.8±5.4 and the spica group score increased by 7.7±6.1; thus, a significantly better improvement was noted in the spica group (p < 0.05).CONCLUSION: The spica method indicated better volume reduction and DASH score improvement than the spiral method. Therefore, the spica method may be more effective for treating patients with BCRL.
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Humans , Arm , Bandages , Breast , Extremities , Hand , Lymphedema , Methods , Prospective Studies , Quality of Life , ShoulderABSTRACT
RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a experiência terapêutica inicial do transplante de linfonodos vascularizados em pacientes portadoras de linfedema de membros superiores secundário ao tratamento do câncer de mama e verificar se o posicionamento do transplante influencia o resultado cirúrgico. Métodos: ensaio prospectivo, comparativo, de duas modalidades terapêuticas em 24 pacientes portadoras de linfedema de membro superior após tratamento de câncer mamário, classificados como graus 2 e 3, segundo a Sociedade Internacional de Linfedema. Os dois tipos de procedimentos realizados foram: 1) reconstrução total da mama com retalho de perfurante da artéria epigástrica inferior (DIEP- deep inferior epigastric perforator flap) associado ao retalho linfonodal, em pacientes sem reconstrução mamária prévia ou com histórico de perda da reconstrução (posicionamento axilar); 2) retalho linfonodal inguinal isolado foi realizado em pacientes com reconstrução mamária finalizada ou sem o desejo de realizar a reconstrução da mama (posicionamento no punho). Resultados: a porcentagem de redução do volume do membro afetado foi de 20,1% (p=0,0370). O número de episódios infecciosos (celulites) também sofreu redução significativa, de 41% no período pré-operatório para 12,5% no pós-operatório (p=0,004). Não foram observadas diferenças entre os grupos proximal e distal. Conclusão: o transplante de linfonodos afetou positivamente a evolução pós-operatória de pacientes portadoras de linfedema secundário ao câncer de mama. Não foram observadas diferenças em relação ao posicionamento do retalho.
ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the initial therapeutic experience of transplantation of vascularized lymph nodes in patients with lymphedema of the upper limbs secondary to the treatment of breast cancer, and to verify if the positioning of the transplant influences the surgical result. Methods: we conducted a prospective, comparative test of two therapeutic modalities, with 24 patients with lymphedema of the upper limb after breast cancer treatment, classified as grades 2 and 3, according to the International Lymphedema Society. The two types of procedures performed were: 1) total breast reconstruction with - deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap associated with lymph node flap, in patients with no previous breast reconstruction or loss of previous reconstruction (axillary positioning); 2) isolated inguinal lymph node flap performed in patients with completed breast reconstruction or without the desire to perform the breast reconstruction (wrist positioning). Results: the reduction percentage of the affected limb volume was 20.1% (p=0.0370). The number of infectious episodes (cellulites) also decreased significantly, from 41% in the preoperative period to 12.5% in the postoperative one (p=0.004). There were no differences between the proximal and distal groups. Conclusion: the transplantation of lymph nodes positively affected the postoperative evolution of patients with lymphedema secondary to breast cancer. We observed no differences in relation to flap positioning.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Aged , Perforator Flap/transplantation , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/surgery , Lymph Nodes/transplantation , Organ Size , Axilla/surgery , Time Factors , Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Prospective Studies , Reproducibility of Results , Treatment Outcome , Mammaplasty/methods , Statistics, Nonparametric , Mastectomy/adverse effects , Middle AgedABSTRACT
O linfedema de membro superior é uma complicação frequente após tratamento do câncer de mama. Quando há recidiva do tumor ou crescimento tumoral desconhecido que gera infiltração ou compressão da rede linfática, pode ocorrer o desenvolvimento do linfedema maligno. O objetivo terapêutico para o linfedema maligno é estabilizar a doença e mantê-la assintomática. A fisioterapia pode auxiliar no tratamento por meio da técnica denominada "terapia física complexa". O presente estudo aborda o caso de uma paciente de 61 anos pós-tratamento de câncer de mama diagnosticada com linfedema maligno no membro superior esquerdo. A equipe de fisioterapia utilizou a terapia física complexa para redução e controle do linfedema no membro superior afetado e obteve valores expressivos na diminuição do volume em relação à avaliação inicial e ao final do tratamento, ainda, não houve retrocesso a valores iniciais após período de 3 meses de seguimento. (AU)
Upper limb lymphedema is a frequent complication following breast cancer treatment. When there is tumor relapse, or unknown tumor growth that leads to lymph nodes compression or infiltration, the development of malignant lymphedema can take place. The therapeutic goal for malignant lymphedema is to stabilize the disease, and keep it asymptomatic. Physical therapy can help in the treatment through the technique called "complex physical therapy". The present study deals with the case of a 61-year-old patient after treatment of breast cancer diagnosed with malignant lymphedema in the left upper limb. The physiotherapy team used complex physical therapy to reduce and control the upper limb lymphoedema, and obtained significant values in volume reduction at the end of treatment compared to baseline, and no reversal to initial values after a 3-month follow up was observed. (AU)
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Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Physical Therapy Modalities , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/therapy , Breast Neoplasms/complications , Upper Extremity/pathology , Compression Bandages , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/etiology , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/drug therapy , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/radiotherapy , Manual Lymphatic DrainageABSTRACT
O linfedema associado ao câncer de mama é causa de prejuízo significativo da qualidade de vida deste grupo de pacientes e constitui complicação frequente das intervenções necessárias nesse tipo de câncer. Sabe-se que o tratamento utilizado no linfedema associado ao câncer de mama envolve a Terapia Física Complexa (TFC), cuja eficácia é limitada e não atua diretamente na patogênese dessa comorbidade. Conforme já demonstrado em alguns estudos, o uso da Terapia por Ondas de Choque (TOC) demonstra-se potencialmente benéfico para reduzir o linfedema pela indução de neoangiogênese e linfangiogênese. Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto da TOC no tratamento do linfedema associado ao câncer de mama comparado ao uso da TFC. Métodos: Foram utilizadas as seguintes bases de dados: PubMed/MedLine; BIREME; LILACS; The Cochrane Library e EMBASE, e através de busca manual de artigos. Adotou-se o método de pesquisa PICO e os descritores MeSH ajustados conforme a respectiva base de dados. Resultados: Foram encontrados um total de 262 artigos e selecionados por leitura do título ou resumo um total de 17 estudos. Seis foram excluídos por serem duplicatas, totalizando 11 artigos eleitos para verificação dos critérios de inclusão. Destes, nenhum artigo atendeu ao delineamento da metodologia proposta para esta revisão. Três deles se destacaram por se aproximarem mais da temática proposta e foram discutidos. Conclusão: É necessária a realização de estudos com qualidade metodológica adequada para avaliar o potencial benefício do uso da TOC, visando contribuir para a composição de um tratamento mais eficaz, seguro e que atue na patogênese da doença.
Lymphedema associated with breast cancer is a cause of significant impairment of the quality of life and is a frequent complication of the necessary interventions in this type of cancer. It is known that the treatment used in lymphedema associated with breast cancer involves Complex Physical Therapy (CPT), whose efficacy is limited and does not act directly in the pathogenesis of this comorbidity. As demonstrated in some studies, the use of Shock Wave Therapy (TSWT) is potentially beneficial in reducing lymphedema by inducing neoangiogenesis and lymphangiogenesis. Objective: To evaluate the impact of TSWT on the treatment of lymphedema associated with breast cancer compared to the use of CPT. Methods: The following databases were used: PubMed / MedLine; BIREME; LILACS; The Cochrane Library and EMBASE, and through manual article search. We adopted the PICO search method and the Mesh descriptors were adjusted according to the respective database. Results: A total of 262 articles were found and selected by reading the title or abstract a total of 17 studies. Six were excluded because they were duplicates, totaling 11 articles elected to verify the inclusion criteria. Of these, no article met the outline of the methodology proposed. Three of them were closer to the proposed theme and were discussed. Conclusion: It is necessary to carry out studies with adequate methodological quality to evaluate the potential benefit of the use of TSWT, in order to contribute to the composition of a more effective and safe treatment, that acts in the pathogenesis of the disease.
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Humans , Breast Neoplasms/rehabilitation , Breast Cancer Lymphedema/rehabilitation , Manual Lymphatic Drainage/instrumentation , Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy/instrumentationABSTRACT
Resumen: Introducción: Las mujeres con cáncer de mama sometidas a mastectomía padecen de linfedema, problema debilitante y desagradable que afecta la calidad de vida. La fisioterapia es considerada como una opción de tratamiento con múltiples técnicas de intervención, a las que no todos los pacientes tienen acceso. Métodos: El presente estudio pretendió determinar los efectos de la Técnica RED en el tratamiento del Linfedema asociado a mastectomía. Resultados: se contó con la participación de 16 mujeres, 8 en el grupo control y 8 en el grupo experimental, que asistieron a consulta oncológica en el Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano Perdomo de Neiva entre los meses de agosto y diciembre de 2015. En ambos grupos se aplicó un pre-test y pos-test con mediciones de edema, movilidad articular para movimientos de Flexión, Extensión, Abducción y Rotación Externa de hombro, Supinación, Flexión y Extensión de muñeca y sensibilidad superficial a partir del dolor y tacto. Conclusión: Las variables dolor, tacto y edema presentaron cambios significativos luego de la aplicación de la técnica; las propiedades tróficas y mecánicas de la piel se encontraron conservadas de manera inicial y final y la movilidad articular presentó cambios significativos en el pos-test del grupo experimental para los movimientos de abducción de hombro, rotación externa, supinación de antebrazo, flexión y extensión de muñeca.
Abstract: Introduction: Women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy suffer from lymphedema, a debilitating and unpleasant problem that affects the quality of life. Physical therapy is considered as a treatment option with multiple intervention techniques, which not all patients have access to. The present study aimed to determine the effects of the RED technique in the treatment of lymphedema associated with mastectomy. Methods: 16 women participated, 8 in the control group and 8 in the experimental group, who attended an oncological consultation at the Hospital Universitario Hernando Moncaleano Perdomo de Neiva between August and December 2015. Results: In both groups A pre-test and post-test with edema measurements, joint mobility for Flexion, Extension, Abduction and External Shoulder Rotation, Supination, Flexion and Wrist Extension and superficial sensitivity based on pain and touch were applied. Conclusion: The variables pain, touch and edema presented significant changes after the application of the technique; The trophic and mechanical properties of the skin were initially and final preserved and the joint mobility incorporated significant changes in the post-test of the experimental group for the movements of shoulder abduction, external rotation, forearm supination, flexion and extension.
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Humans , Female , Quality of Life , Therapeutics , Sensitivity and Specificity , Edema , Lymphedema , Mastectomy , Skin , Breast Neoplasms , Physical Therapy Modalities , JointsABSTRACT
Breast cancer related lymphedema (BCRL) is one of the most intractable complications after surgery. Patients suffer from physical impairment, as well as psychological depression. Moreover, a recent study revealed that cellulitis significantly increased the risk of BCRL, and cellulitis has been suggested as a risk factor of BCRL development. We describe a patient treated with stellate ganglion blocks (SGBs) without steroid for relief of symptoms and reduction of the arm circumference of breast cancer-related infectious lymphedema in a month. We measured the arm circumference at four locations; 10 cm and 5 cm above and below the elbow crease, numeric rating scale (NRS) score, lymphedema and breast cancer questionnaire (LBCQ) score on every visit to the pain clinic. A serial decrease of the arm circumference and pain score were observed after second injection. In the middle of the process, cellulitis recurred, we performed successive SGBs to treat infectious lymphedema. The patient was satisfied with the relieved pain and swelling, especially with improved shoulder range of motion as it contributes to better quality of life. This case describes the effects of SGB for infectious BCRL patients. SGB could be an alternative or ancillary treatment for infectious BCRL patients.
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Humans , Arm , Breast Neoplasms , Breast , Cellulitis , Depression , Elbow , Lymphedema , Pain Clinics , Quality of Life , Range of Motion, Articular , Risk Factors , Shoulder , Stellate GanglionABSTRACT
Introduction: Breast cancer is one of the most frequent diseases in Colombia and worldwide. Thousands of women, who undergo treatment, survive and require timely and comprehensive occupational therapy intervention. This paper presents a rehabilitation case study that followed the biopsychosocial and quality of life in persons model. Case presentation: Intervention on a 64-year-old woman referred to the occupational therapy service with a diagnosis of infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the left breast with neoadjuvant radiotherapy, after modified radical mastectomy and stage III lymphedema. She presented with restricted participation and occupational performance, specifically in activities of daily living, with relevant psychosocial and socio-emotional consequences. An intervention focused on the individual, following a biopsychosocial approach, was proposed in order to apply strategies on restorative, empowerment and maintenance activities of occupational skills involved in activities of daily living. Emphasis was placed on socio-emotional, occupational biomechanics and education aspects with special care to involve the interests of women. Conclusions: Rehabilitation for breast cancer patients not only involves biomedical care but also approaches psychosocial aspects that sometimes have to be solved in advance to get results that are later evident in the health of the person. In this case, a breast prosthesis was elaborated by and for the person, using all kinds of strategies that responded to biomedical axes and well-being and health
Introducción. El cáncer de mama es una enfermedad recurrente en el mundo y en Colombia. Miles de mujeres que la padecen se someten a tratamiento, sobreviven y necesitan una oportuna, y sobre todo holística, intervención desde la terapia ocupacional. Se presenta un estudio de caso de rehabilitación en concordancia al modelo biopsicosocial y centrado en la persona. Presentación del caso. Mujer de 64 años remitida al servicio de terapia ocupacional con diagnóstico de cáncer ductal infiltrante de mama izquierda con neoadyuvancia por radioterapia, posterior a mastectomía radical modificada y linfedema etapa III, quien presenta restricciones en la participación y desempeño ocupacional, en específico en actividades de la vida diaria con alteraciones psicosociales y socioemocionales relevantes. Se planteó una intervención centrada en la persona, con enfoque biopsicosocial, en donde se aplicaron diferentes estrategias en actividades de tipo restaurativo, potenciación y mantenimiento de destrezas ocupacionales implicadas en actividades de la vida diaria. Se hizo énfasis en las áreas socioemocional, de biomecánica ocupacional y de educación con especial cuidado de involucrar los intereses de la mujer. Conclusiones. La rehabilitación del cáncer de mama no solo implica atención biomédica, sino también abordaje de aspectos psicosociales que en ocasiones tienen que ser resueltos con antelación para conseguir resultados que se evidencien en la salud. En este caso la elaboración de una prótesis de mama por y para la persona vinculó toda clase de estrategias que respondían a ejes biomédicos y comprendían en su totalidad el bienestar y la salud
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Humans , Breast Neoplasms , Occupational Therapy , Comprehensive Health CareABSTRACT
@#Objective To observe the effect of resistance breathing training on breast cancer related lymphedema. Methods Sixty breast cancer patients with lymphedema after operation from October, 2013 to April, 2015 were randomly divided into control group (n=30) and experiment group (n=30). The control group received routine rehabilitation and manual lymphatic drainage, while the experiment group received resistance breathing training in addition, for four weeks. Their flow of lymph was measured with emission computer tomography (ECT), and their upper arm circumferences were measured, their upper limb volumes were measured with water displacement before and after treatment. Results The flow of lymph increased in both groups after treatment (t>3.446, P<0.05), while the difference of bilateral upper arm circumferences (t>2.143, P<0.05) and upper limb volumes (t>1.562, P<0.05) reduced, and all the indices improved more in the experiment group than in the control group (t>1.982, P<0.05). Conclusion Resistance breathing training may increase the back flow of lymph, to relieve the lymphedema of injured extremity.
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@#Objective To observe the effect of comprehensive rehabilitation on breast cancer related lymphedema. Methods 70 patients with breast cancer related lymphedema were divided into experiment group (n=35) and control group (n=35). Both groups received intermittent pneumatic compression, while the experiment group received comprehensive rehabilitation including manual lymphatic drainage, muscle stretching, expanded the range of motion of shoulder, gradual resistance training, high frequency electrical therapy and health education. They were assessed with Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Scale (DASH) and development of lymphedema before and 8 weeks after treatment. Results DASH scores and the development of lymphedema improved in both groups after treatment (P<0.05), and improved more in the experiment group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Comprehensive rehabilitation can further relieve breast cancer related lymphedema, and improve the upper extremity function.