Lymphedema, a Complication Post-mastectomy | Chapter 06 | Current Trends in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5
Mastectomy with axillary lymph node
dissection is the surgical procedure of choice necessary for the treatment of
breast cancer and women are susceptible to develop upper limb edema known as
lymphedema. Therefore, it becomes essential for nursing and given its
importance, to provide educational support for prevention of lymphedema, which
is the main potential complication with serious repercussions on the quality of
life of women.
Author(s) Details
Juan Carlos López-Medina
School of Medicine,
University of Celaya, México.
Daniela de la Borbolla
School of Nursing,
University of Colima, Mexico.
Luis Antonio Díaz-Becerril
School of Medicine,
University of Celaya, México.
Mayra del Carmen Ortega
Jiménez
Departament of Nursing and
Obstetrics, Division of Health Sciences and Engineering, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra,
University of Guanajuato, Mexico.
Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza
School of Medicine,
University of Celaya, México.
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