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AI InsightIn this report, a detailed evaluation of apatient with advanced lymphedema with lymphorrhea in the lower extremity and the methods applied in the treatment steps were explained.After the infection and lymphorrhea were treated with antibiotics andthe four-layer bandage, the CDT was applied to the patient and leg diameters decreased distinctly
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Abstract
Lymphedema is a chronic condition that significantly reduces the quality of life and affects mobility and physical function. Although the complete decongestive therapy (CDT) includes manuallymph drainage, compression techniques, exercise, and skincare, additional approaches should be used when planning the treatment in caseof lymphedema complications. In this report, a detailed evaluation of apatient with advanced lymphedema with lymphorrhea in the lower extremity and the methods applied in the treatment steps were explained.After the infection and lymphorrhea were treated with antibiotics andthe four-layer bandage, the CDT was applied to the patient and leg diameters decreased distinctly
Özet
Lenfödem, yaşam kalitesini önemli ölçüde bozan, hareketliliği ve fiziksel işlevi etkileyen kronik bir durumdur. Komplet dekonjestif tedavi (KDT) manuel lenf drenajı, kompresyon teknikleri, egzersiz ve cilt bakımını içermektedir fakat komplike lenfödemde tedavi planlanırken ek yaklaşımlardan da yararlanılmalıdır. Bu olgu sunumunda, alt ekstremitesinde lenfore mevcut ileri evre lenfödemli bir hastanın detaylı değerlendirmesi ve tedavi basamaklarında uygulanan yöntemler anlatılmıştır. Enfeksiyon ve lenfore antibiyotik ve 4 katmanlı bandaj ile tedavi edildikten sonra hastaya KDT uygulanmış ve tedavi sonucunda bacak çaplarında belirgin azalma gözlenmiştir.