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Successful outpatient management of lymphoedema and lymphorrhoea with wrap around compression: a case study.

Authors :
Patullo, L.
Rajagopalan, S.
Source :
Journal of Wound Care; Mar2017, Vol. 26 Issue 3, p100-106, 5p, 8 Color Photographs, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

Referral to specialist centres for treatment of lymphoedema can often have long waiting times. Management of a patient with massive lymphoedema and lymphorrhoea was provided in a vascular outpatient setting. A new form of compression using a wraparound system was used for the management (Juxta-Fit, Medi UK). Despite having previously been non-concordant with treatment options, the patient was independent with product use. Lymphorrhoea ceased and there was a marked decrease in girth size. The patient's quality of life improved and maintenance treatment was provided. The use of this compression system could be a valuable treatment alternative to compression bandaging for a select patient group for the treatment of lymphoedema. Declaration of interest: No conflicts of intrest to declare. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09690700
Volume :
26
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of Wound Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
121750107
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.12968/jowc.2017.26.3.100