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KMID : 0357220090210040103
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Journal of Korean Society Physical Therapy
2009 Volume.21 No. 4 p.103 ~ p.109
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Physical Therapy of Male External Genitalia Lymphedema from Urological Cancer -Case Report-
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So Woon-Young
Kim Sung-Joung
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Abstract
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Purpose: Cases of male external genitalia lymphedema are relatively uncommon in the clinical physical therapy field. Of more than two thousand clinical cases treated by the author in the lymphedema treatment center, only 4~5 cases of male external genitalia lymphedema were encountered. The present case report presents the experience and treatment results of male external genitalia lymphedema from urological cancer.
Method: This case was a 47-year-old man, who was treated with complex decongestive physical therapy consisting of manual lymph drainage, compression bandage (including the external genitalia), remedial exercise, skin care.
Result: The results were relatively good. The clinical experience would suggest that early treatment and education can reduce the external genitalia lymphedema. However, the treatment efficacy remains limited. Therefore, early treatment is vital for more successful outcomes.
Conclusion: The relief of symptoms and a decrease in male external genitalia lymphedema may be the best result from long-term conservative management.
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KEYWORD
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Complex decongestive physical therapy, External genitalia, Lymphedema, Manual lymph drainage
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