Lymphoedema Case Studies
Case Study 1
Patient female age 51, had colorectal cancer 3 years ago surgery to remove rectum done together with pelvic node clearance. Had Chemotherapy for a while but did not complete. On first visit reported bilateral secondary Stage 1 Lymphoedema with soft pitting with signs of inflammation and/or cellulitis infection is in pain and great discomfort unable to sit stand, walk or lie down for long. Treatment was given daily for the quickest possible relief.
On day 7 patient had loss a total of 131.2 cm2 and a total volume of 47.76 ml on both legs. She was able to sleep normally sit up for prolong periods and discomfort level has drop significantly.
Case Study 2
Patient female age 69 had Sarcoma of the left thigh on 2001 with radiotherapy with removal lymph nodes. Has unilateral secondary Stage 2 Lymphoedema of the leg with dark and hardening changes on the skin to the lower leg, ankles and foot especially after 2 past episodes of cellulites infection
Patient had high frequency of treatment to first soften the harden tissue then reduce the limb. From first treatment in March to May 2007 patient had loss 79cm2 volume of 25.14ml on the left affected leg.
