[Administration of selenium in lymphedema].

Abstract

AIM:

To investigate the effectiveness and dosage of selenium in the treatment of lymphedema.

RESULTS:

Intensive treatment with decongestive physical therapy in combination with sodium selenite shows significant improvement in the reduction of the volume of the limb and in the histophysiology of secondary lymphedema after mastectomy or Wertheim-operation. The incidence of skin infections decreased significantly.

CONCLUSION:

The anti-inflammatory effect should be considered in the treatment of lymphedema.

• Authors: R Kasseroller
• Journal: Medizinische Klinik (Munich, Germany : 1983) (Med Klin (Munich)) Vol. 92 Suppl 3 Pg. 50-1 (Sep 15 1997) ISSN: 0723-5003 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Der Einsatz von Selen beim Lymphödem.
• PMID: 9417503 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Clinical Trial, English Abstract, Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial)

Chemical References

• Antioxidants
• Sodium Selenite

Topics

• Adult
• Antioxidants (administration & dosage)
• Combined Modality Therapy
• Double-Blind Method
• Female
• Humans
• Lymphedema (drug therapy, etiology)
• Physical Therapy Modalities
• Prospective Studies
• Sodium Selenite (administration & dosage)