Effect of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy Applied After Lymphovenous Anastomosis Surgery on Extremity Volume, Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction (Randomized Controlled Study)
Type of this study: Prospective randomized controlled study. The aim of our study is to compare patients with lymphedema who have undergone lymphovenous anastomosis surgery receiving Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP), patients with lymphedema who have not undergone surgery who receive Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy, in terms of Extremity Volume, Quality of Life and Patient Satisfaction. 26 volunteers will be included in the study as patients with lymphedema who have undergone lymphovenous anastomosis surgery and KBF (n=13), only KBF (n=13), application groups. How effective is lymphovenous anastomosis surgery and KBF or only CDP acutely in the treatment of lymhedema?
• Between the ages of 18-65,
• Having unilateral lower extremity or upper extremity lymphedema,
• Being diagnosed with Stage 2 and 3 lymphedema,
• Receiving lymphedema therapy for the first time,
• Adjuvant chemotherapy for gynecological cancer,
• Having completed radiation and surgical treatment at least 3 months and at most 5 years ago,
• Patients with lymph vessels seen on lymphangiography,
• Patients who have undergone LVA surgery and 1 month has passed since the surgery date
• No evidence of disease recurrence at last follow-up visit and
• Individuals willing to participate in the study