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KMID : 0644120100230040176
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2010 Volume.23 No. 4 p.176 ~ p.186
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Traditional Korean Medicine Management of Complications of Breast Surgery - A Case Report of Complications After Breast Surgery
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Kwon Ji-Myung
Kim Dong-Chul
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Abstract
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Purpose: To review the effectiveness affecting to the shoulder functionalities and upper numbness by Traditional Korean Medical treatment who are given a surgical operation for breast resection by breast tumor
Methods: To report the patients with dysfunction of shoulder joint and numbness in upper limb after breast surgery who improved by Traditional Korean Medical treatment and to study Traditional Korean Medicine(TKM) management of complications of breast surgery.
Results: After about 2weeks treatment, patient’s symptoms and signs were improved. TKM management was effective in recovery of shoulder function and upper limb numbness after breast surgery.
Conclusion: We need to actively participate in management of complications of breast surgery as adjuvant therapy. And more study is needed for developing Traditional Korean Medical indication of complications of breast surgery.
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KEYWORD
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breast surgery, complication, shoulder function, numbness, Traditional Korean Medicine
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