Advanced pneumatic compression devices (APCD) may address these issues. A randomized, wait-list controlled trial was undertaken to evaluate an APCD in post-treatment HNC patients with lymphedema.Eligible patients had completed treatment for HNC, were disease free, and had lymphedema at enrollment. ...
radiation intervention. Compression therapy applications as well as techniques of manual lymph drainage (MLD) for patients with lymphedema of the head and neck are demonstrated in great detail. Additional rehabilitation considerations, including therapy for trismus and shoulder dysfunction, are also covered...
Untreated lymphedema results in fibrosis, which is a precipitating and exacerbating factor for worsened swallowing function. Evidenced-based HNCRL treatments involve drainage, either manually or via advanced pneumatic compression. While reduction in external lymphedema after a single treatment session have ...
We can trace the long path of the sciatic nerve to identify nerve compression. We can visualize the subgluteal region to identify or rule out piriformis syndrome. We can generate images of the hip, pelvis and lumbar spine, all in a single session, with no wait time for lab results. ...
Assessment of quality of life changes in patients with lower extremity lymphedema using an advanced pneumatic compression device at home Objective Lymphedema is associated with significant morbidity and healthcare resource usage. Conventional therapy efficacy has been limited, with poor surg... TS Maldonad...
Ooi AS, Chang DW. 5-step harvest of supraclavicular lymph nodes as vascularized free tissue transfer for treatment of lymphedema. Journal of surgical oncology. 2017 Jan:115(1):63-67. doi: 10.1002/jso.24343. Epub[PubMed PMID: 28114742] ...
i have to use a wedge pillow for both my back pain and for lymphedema in my leg. so i have to sleep in almost a V position. this keeps me from being in so much pain. i really like this o...
Usability of advanced pneumatic compression to treat cancer‐related head and neck lymphedema: A feasibility studydoi:10.1002/hed.24995Harvey MayrovitzShelly RyanJames M Hartman
Although upper and lower extremity lymphedema may be effectively treated with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) therapies and devices that use compression to direct proximal flow of lymph fluids, head and neck lymphedema is more challenging. Methods and Results Herein, we describe the compassionate use ...
We are conducting a phase 3 multisite randomized trial involving HNC survivors with treatment-nave lymphedema which compares usual lymphedema care to the use of an advanced pneumatic compression device (APCD). For patients treated on the usual care arm, data pertaining to LT delivery was collected...