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The effect of mechanical lymph drainage accompanied with heat on lymphedema

BACKGROUND: Thermotherapy has been indicated by some researchers as a treatment for lymphedema. A study comparing temperatures demonstrated that a temperature of 40°C significantly increased the transportation of lymph compared to other temperatures assessed. The aim of this study was to evaluate th...

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Autores principales: Mariana, Valente Flávia, de Fátima, Guerreiro Godoy Maria, Maria, Pereira de Godoy José
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2011
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3430062/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22973346