Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema and Conservative Therapies

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BAŞARAN S., Kozanoglu E.

TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION, vol.55, no.1, pp.30-35, 2009 (SCI-Expanded)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 55 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2009
• Journal Name: TURKIYE FIZIKSEL TIP VE REHABILITASYON DERGISI-TURKISH JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
• Page Numbers: pp.30-35
• Çukurova University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Lymphedema is characterized by generalized or regional accumulation of protein-rich interstitial fluid that occurs as a consequence of congenital or acquired disruption of lymphatic circulation. Cancer-related lymphedema is the most common cause of secondary upper and lower extremity lymphedema.