Swedborg I
Scand J Rehabil Med. 1980;12(2):77-85.
In an attempt to reduce the oedema developing after mastectomy in 39 breast cancer patients, a number of physiotherapy techniques were applied in various combinations over 6 months. The techniques included massage, isometric exercises and an elastic sleeve. In the first week of the daily treatment a decrease of 11-13% in the volume of oedema was recorded, but in the next 3 weeks the benefit achieved declined sharply. To maintain the reduction in volume of the swollen arm, an elastic sleeve was applied. During the 4 weeks that the sleeve was worn there was no significant increase in volume. There was a correlation between an objective reduction in the volume of the arm and the patient's rating of the improvement.
为了减轻39例乳腺癌患者乳房切除术后出现的水肿，在6个月的时间里采用了多种物理治疗技术的不同组合。这些技术包括按摩、等长运动和弹性袖套。在每日治疗的第一周，记录到水肿体积减少了11% - 13%，但在接下来的3周里，所取得的效果急剧下降。为了维持肿胀手臂体积的减小，使用了弹性袖套。在佩戴袖套的4周内，体积没有显著增加。手臂体积的客观减小与患者对改善情况的评分之间存在相关性。
