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- Title
Delayed versus immediate exercises following surgery for breast cancer: a systematic review.
- Authors
Shamley, Delva R; Barker, Karen; Simonite, Vanessa; Beardshaw, Anna
- Abstract
Seroma formation, wound healing and fluid drainage are a concern for both surgeons and patients. Excessive fluid production can result in seroma formation, and inadequate drainage of seromas is known to cause infection, pain, discomfort and longer periods of hospitalisation. Postoperative exercises given to maintain movement of the arm are believed to increase the amount of fluid production following surgery. This review aimed to determine whether a program of delayed exercises reduces the risk of seroma formation, fluid loss and hospital stay, without loss of arm movement.
- Publication
Breast cancer research and treatment, 2005, Vol 90, Issue 3, p263
- ISSN
0167-6806
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10549-004-4727-9