Neese P Y
Breast and Melanoma Teams, Department of Surgery/Oncology, University of Virginia Health System, Box 800709, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0709, USA.
Lippincotts Prim Care Pract. 2000 Jul-Aug;4(4):390-9.
Most providers of health care to persons with a history of cancer will encounter lymphedema requiring an intervention. A basic understanding of the lymphatic system as well as clinical and diagnostic tests will aid the primary care practitioner in determining the correct diagnosis. Knowledge of treatment options and available resources will increase success in limb reduction. Ongoing monitoring, review of lymphedema precautions, and advocacy are the supportive elements needed to help patients cope with this cancer survival issue.
大多数为有癌症病史的人提供医疗服务的机构都会遇到需要干预的淋巴水肿问题。对淋巴系统以及临床和诊断测试有基本的了解,将有助于初级保健医生做出正确的诊断。了解治疗选择和可用资源将提高肢体消肿的成功率。持续监测、复查淋巴水肿预防措施以及宣传是帮助患者应对这一癌症生存问题所需的支持要素。