title: [Value of intermittent pneumatic massage in the treatment of upper extremity lymphedema].
abstract: Technique and results of the conservative treatment of 116 female patients with secondary lymphedema of the upper extremity following total mastectomy are discussed. It was found, that intermittent pneumatic massage combined with exercises decreased mild edema by more that 50%, moderate edema by nearly 40%, and marked edema by more that 25%. Complete disappearance of edema was achieved in nearly 50% of patients with mild swelling. Improvement was seen in 20% of the treated patient independently of the extension of edema.
authors.affiliation: Katedry Rehabilitacji AWF, Wrocławiu.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Woźniewski
mesh_terms: D001132:Arm; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008209:Lymphedema / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008405:Massage / Q000379:methods*; D008408:Mastectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D008875:Middle Aged
vernacular_title: Znaczenie przerywanego masazu pneumatycznego w leczeniu wtórnego obrzeku chłonnego kończyny górnej.