Lymphedema, a Complication Post-mastectomy | Chapter 06 | Current Trends in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 5
Mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection is the surgical procedure of choice necessary for the treatment of breast cancer and women are susceptible to develop upper limb edema known as lymphedema. Therefore, it becomes essential for nursing and given its importance, to provide educational support for prevention of lymphedema, which is the main potential complication with serious repercussions on the quality of life of women. Author(s) Details Juan Carlos López-Medina School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. Daniela de la Borbolla School of Nursing, University of Colima, Mexico. Luis Antonio Díaz-Becerril School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. Mayra del Carmen Ortega Jiménez Departament of Nursing and Obstetrics, Division of Health Sciences and Engineering, Campus Celaya-Salvatierra, University of Guanajuato, Mexico. Nicolás Padilla-Raygoza School of Medicine, University of Celaya, México. View Volume: http://bp.bookpi.or...