The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy

The Korean Society of Physical Therapy (대한물리치료학회)
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Physical Therapy of Male External Genitalia Lymphedema from Urological Cancer -Case Report-

비뇨기 암으로 인한 남성 외성기 림프부종의 물리치료 -사례연구-

  • So, Woon-Young (Department of Radiological Science, Kangwon National University) ;
  • Kim, Sung-Joong (Department of Physical Therapy, Kangwon National University)
  • 소운영 (강원대학교 방사선학과) ;
  • 김성중 (강원대학교 물리치료학과)
  • Received : 2009.07.06
  • Accepted : 2009.10.27
  • Published : 2009.12.25
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Abstract

Purpose: Cases of male external genitalia lymphedema are relatively uncommon in the clinical physical therapy field. Of more than two thousand clinical cases treated by the author in the lymphedema treatment center, only 4~5 cases of male external genitalia lymphedema were encountered. The present case report presents the experience and treatment results of male external genitalia lymphedema from urological cancer. Method: This case was a 47-year-old man, who was treated with complex decongestive physical therapy consisting of manual lymph drainage, compression bandage (including the external genitalia), remedial exercise, skin care. Result: The results were relatively good. The clinical experience would suggest that early treatment and education can reduce the external genitalia lymphedema. However, the treatment efficacy remains limited. Therefore, early treatment is vital for more successful outcomes. Conclusion: The relief of symptoms and a decrease in male external genitalia lymphedema may be the best result from long-term conservative management.

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