CURRENT STATUS OF THE PROPHYLAXIS OF UPPER EXTREMITY LYMPHEDEMA AFTER TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER
Keywords:
breast cancer, lymphedema, prophylaxisAbstract
Lymphedema of the upper limb is one of the most common consequences for patients with breast cancer, developing as a result of their treatment. In this study we review the possible surgical and nonsurgical methods, and their effectiveness in the prevention of postoperative upper limb lymphedema for breast cancer patients.
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2021-06-18
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