Journal of the Korean Institute of Oriental Medical Informatics (대한한의정보학회지)

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A Case Report of lymphedema due to axillary lymph node dissection

유방암 절제술 후 발생한 림프부종 환자의 치험1례

  • Kim, Eun-Geol (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Yoon, Eun-Hye (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University) ;
  • Song, Soo-Cheol (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, National Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Seong-No (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Kwang-Dong Oriental Medicine Hospital) ;
  • Hwang, Min-Seop (Department of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, College of Oriental Medicine, Dongguk University)
  • 김은걸 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 윤은혜 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실) ;
  • 송수철 (국립의료원 침구과) ;
  • 이성노 (광동한방병원 침구과) ;
  • 황민섭 (동국대학교 한의과대학 침구학교실)
  • Published : 2008.12.18
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Abstract

Objectives : The purpose of this case is to report the improvement of a patient with lymphedema due to axillary lymph node dissection after acupuncture therapy and herbal medicine. Methods : We treated the patient with Dong-Qi acupuncture, herbal medication(木通大安湯), lymph absorption massage, compresses, abdominal breathing. We measured the circumference of the patient's elbow and wrist every day at 6pm. Results : Since being hospitalized, the circumference of the patient' elbow and wrist has been decreased and VAS score has gotten lower gradually. Conclusions : We considered Dong-Qi acupuncture, herbal medication had a useful effect on lymphedema due to axillary lymph node dissection with lymph absorption massage, compresses, abdominal breathing.

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