Complex decongestive physiotherapy in paediatric patients with precox primary lymphoedema

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Abakay H., Doğan H., Güç A.

Journal of Lymphoedema, vol.18, no.1, pp.16-20, 2023 (Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 18 Issue: 1
• Publication Date: 2023
• Journal Name: Journal of Lymphoedema
• Journal Indexes: Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.16-20
• Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
• Kayseri University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

(CDP) on oedema, quality of life and body image in children with lymphoedema precox.

Methods: The study sample was 20 children (10 girls and 10 boys), with a mean age of 10.5 ± 1.1

years. The effectiveness of CDP was determined with a volumetric measurement. Results: After

CDP treatment of the children with lymphoedema precox, the limb volumes decreased (P<0.05),

PedsQL total scores increased (P<0.05), and body image scores decreased (P<0.05). Conclusion:

The use of CDP for the treatment of lymphoedema in children with lymphoedema precox was

seen to decrease lower-extremity limb volume (and thus presumably oedema), improve body

image scores and improve quality of life.