Effects of manual lymphatic drainage on breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Effects of manual lymphatic drainage on breast cancer-related lymphedema: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lymphedema is a common complication of axillary dissection for breast cancer. We investigated whether manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) could prevent or manage limb edema in women after breast-cancer surgery.</p> <p>Methods...

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Main Authors: Huang Tsai-Wei, Tseng Sung-Hui, Lin Chia-Chin, Bai Chyi-Huey, Chen Ching-Shyang, Hung Chin-Sheng, Wu Chih-Hsiung, Tam Ka-Wai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-01-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Manual lymph drainage
Lymphedema
Breast cancer
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/11/1/15

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