| Autor: |
Richmand, David M., O'Donnell, Thomas F., Zelikovski, Avigdor |
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Archives of Surgery; October 1985, Vol. 120 Issue: 10 p1116-1119, 4p |
| Abstrakt: |
• We examined prospectively the effect of a new compression device for lymphedema, which utilizes a short duration and high-pressure cycle, that provides a sequential milking pattern to the limb through multiple compartments. Twenty-five patients (seven patients for upper-extremity and 18 for lower-extremity problems) underwent 24 hours of treatment. All extremities showed a decrease in circumferential measurements with the maximal reduction occurring at the wrist (45%) for the upper extremities and at the mid-calf (47%) for the lower extremities. Lower-extremity leg volume was reduced by 45%. Despite the high pressures no elevation in serum muscle enzyme levels was noted. This device reduced lymphedematous limbs rapidly and safely. (Arch Surg 1985;120:1116-1119) |
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