Low-intensity low-frequency magnetotherapy in the early postoperative period in patients with breast cancer

Abstract

Background. Rehabilitation of patients after radical treatment of breast cancer is especially relevant due to the fact that successes in diagnostics and treatment of this disease in recent years have led to an increase in the life expectancy of female patients.

Aim. to compare the efficiency of various methods of low-frequency low-intensity magnetotherapy in patients operated on for breast cancer, in the early terms (2−4 days) after surgery.

Methods. Objective and instrumental examination was performed in 78 patients after radical surgical treatment of breast cancer in the early stages (2−4 days) after surgery. All patients received a course of low-frequency low-intensity magnetotherapy.

Results. When applying the extended technique (the effect on the segmental-reflex region and upper limb from the side of the surgery), patients noted an improvement in the quality of life, a decrease in swelling of the upper limb, and a decrease in pain syndrome. A decrease in the number of postoperative complications and the duration of lymphorrhea was noted.

Conclusion. Thus, the use of various methods of low-frequency low-intensity magnetotherapy is advisable to use in the early terms (2−4 days) after surgical treatment, however, the use of the advanced technique provides high function capabilities and enables to get a more pronounced and lasting clinical result.

Keywords

rehabilitation / magnetotherapy / postmastectomy syndrome / breast cancer / radical mastectomy / radical breast resection / early postoperative period

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