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Lymphedema after combination treatment of head and neck tumors
- Authors: Stepanova A.M.1, Merzlyakova A.M.1, Tkachenko G.A.1, Podvyaznikov S.O.2
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Affiliations:
- N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
- Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia.
- Issue: Vol 8, No 2 (2018)
- Pages: 88-91
- Section: PROBLEMS OF REHABILITATION
- Published: 07.07.2018
- URL: https://ogsh.abvpress.ru/jour/article/view/352
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17650/2222-1468-2018-8-2-88-91
- ID: 352
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Abstract
Lymphedema of the head and neck after combination treatment of tumors of this localization is an important problem as it leads to functional disorders, including life-threatening, and significantly decreases the quality of life. Early start of treatment prevents complications at the stage of edema. Currently, complete decongestive therapy in combination with low-level laser therapy allows to abate lymphedema manifestations.
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A. M. Stepanova
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
Author for correspondence.
Email: stepanovas@list.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0001-8085-8645
23 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow, 115478
Russian FederationA. M. Merzlyakova
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
Email: stepanovas@list.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0679-9178
23 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow, 115478 Russian Federation
G. A. Tkachenko
N.N. Blokhin National Medical Research Center of Oncology, Ministry of Health of Russia.
Email: stepanovas@list.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5793-7529
23 Kashirskoe Shosse, Moscow, 115478 Russian Federation
S. O. Podvyaznikov
Russian Medical Academy of Continuing Professional Education, Ministry of Health of Russia.
Email: stepanovas@list.ru
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-1341-0765
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