Self-drainage lymphatic technique.
Angiology
; 52(8): 573-4, 2001 Aug.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11512699
ABSTRACT
About 100 million people around the world have lymphedema; however, a large number do not have access to any kind of treatment. The current study reports on a technique of lymphatic self-drainage. The method consists of utilizing rods, bars, or any cylindrical object that rolls smoothly over the skin area to be drained. During this gliding motion a pressure of around 30 to 40 mm Hg should be exerted by the patient. The classical concepts of lymphatic drainage should be followed. This new method was subjected to a lymphoscintigraphic, anthropometric, and clinical evaluation demonstrating its usefulness in treating lymphedema.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Drenagem
/
Linfedema
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Angiology
Ano de publicação:
2001
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Brasil