Postmastectomy lymphedema treated with the Wright linear pump.

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  • Author(s): Kim-Sing C;Kim-Sing C; Basco VE
  • Source:
    Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie [Can J Surg] 1987 Sep; Vol. 30 (5), pp. 368-70.
  • Publication Type:
    Journal Article
  • Language:
    English
  • Additional Information
    • Source:
      Publisher: Canadian Medical Association Country of Publication: Canada NLM ID: 0372715 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 0008-428X (Print) Linking ISSN: 0008428X NLM ISO Abbreviation: Can J Surg Subsets: MEDLINE
    • Publication Information:
      Publication: Ottawa : Canadian Medical Association
      Original Publication: Toronto, Canadian Medical Assn.
    • Subject Terms:
      Gravity Suits*; Lymphedema/*therapy ; Mastectomy/*adverse effects; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Chronic Disease ; Equipment Design ; Female ; Humans ; Lymphedema/etiology ; Middle Aged
    • Abstract:
      Fifteen patients with postmastectomy lymphedema of the arm were treated with the Wright linear pump, a programmable, gradient pressure, sequential, intermittent compression pump. The group comprised volunteers in whom conservative measures had failed. This is a phase II trial to determine the efficacy of the pump. All patients had subjective improvement. Objectively, all showed a reduction in edema, but this was of variable degree and depended on the amount of pre-existing lymphedema in the arm. The Wright linear pump is easy to use and treatment was well tolerated. No fluid overload occurred due to treatment and no other medical problems were encountered. The Wright linear pump seems more effective than other pneumatic intermittent compression pumps available.
    • Publication Date:
      Date Created: 19870901 Date Completed: 19871123 Latest Revision: 20070816
    • Publication Date:
      20221208
    • Accession Number:
      3664393