Title of article
Primary Congenital Lymphedema in the Upper Limbs of Children: Case Series
Author/Authors
de Fatima Guerreiro Godoy, Maria Occupational Therapist professor of the Post-Graduate Strictu Sensu in Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP) and Research Group in the Clínica Godoy - Sao Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil , Carolina Pereira de Godoy, Ana Resident of the Pediatrics Unit Intensive Therapy of Santa Casa de São Paulo - Brazil and Research Group of Clínica Godoy - São Jose do Rio Preto, Brazil , Pereira de Godoy, Jose Maria Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Department of the Medicine School in São José do Rio Preto (FAMERP) - CNPq (National Council for Research and Development), Brazil
Pages
4
From page
9917
To page
9920
Abstract
The aim of the present study was to report a case series involving the treatment of primary congenital lymphedema using the Godoy method. Eight children (seven girls and one boy) with primary congenital lymphedema of the upper limbs treated at the Godoy Clinic. A retrospective clinical trial was conducted to evaluate treatment for primary congenital lymphedema of the upper limbs in children using the Godoy & Godoy lymphatic therapy method. The first treatment option for all children was cervical lymphatic therapy. The mothers were trained in the technique under the supervision of the team and, after demonstrating the ability to perform the therapy, were then free to continue cervical stimulation on their children at home. A reduction in edema was found in all children throughout treatment, ranging from two months to two years.
Keywords
Lymphedema , Children , Treatment , Godoy Method , Upper limbs
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2019
Record number
2485518
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