Aloi-Timeus SI, Robles-Vidal C

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ABSTRACT

Lymphedema is a secondary complication of mastectomy, which depends of the extension of axilary dissection. When lymphedema remains untreated it can cause a distressing deformity of the affected extremity, affecting the patient’s life quality. As a chronic, incurable condition that does not affect life expectancy, lymphedema causes serious medical, social, physiological and functional problems. Complex decongestive therapy may undoubtly prevent or reduce symptoms of the affected extremity and control lymphedema.

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