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Breast Cancer
Delayed versus immediate exercises following surgery for breast cancer compared
June 16th, 2005
Scientists compared the effects of delayed versus immediate exercises following breast cancer surgery. "Seroma formation, wound healing and fluid drainage are a concern for both surgeons and patients. Excessive fluid production can result in seroma formation, and inadequate drainage of seromas is known to cause infection, pain, discomfort and longer periods of hospitalization," researchers in England reported. "Postoperative exercises given to maintain movement of the arm are believed to increase the amount of fluid production following surgery. This review aimed to determine whether a program of delayed exercises reduces the risk of seroma...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-16)
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