Phantom Breast Syndrome in Women after Mastectomy

Godoy, Maria de Fátima Guerreiro; Godoy, Ana Carolina Pereira de; Matos, Marina Justi Rosa de; Guimarães, Tânia Dias; Barufi, Stemarys

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“…In fact, as well as functional and muscle limitations, patients with BC aftereffect show a cognitive dynamic perception of physical appearance of their own body, until phantom symptoms [7], that may aggravate also the functional recovery. Recently Dragon Boat racing has been introduced for survivors as a resistance strenuous exercise for the upper body extremities and trunk, associated with a lower risk of injury, and studies demonstrated that the “paddlers” showed a marked improvement in both physical and mental health [8].…”

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Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study

Celletti

Fara²,

Filippi

et al. 2017

BioMed Research International

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Background. Physical activity initiation and maintenance are particular challenges in the postmastectomy recovery and in particular Dragon Boat racing seems to be a useful sport activity. The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of focal muscle vibration as a proprioceptive input to improve upper limb functioning in a group of “paddlers” patients. Methods. A group of paddlers has been evaluated before vibratory treatment (T0), immediately after therapy (T1), after one week (T2), and after one month (T3) with DASH questionnaire, Body Image Scale, McGill pain questionnaire, Constant Scale, and Short Form 36 questionnaire. Results. Fourteen patients showed a significant reduction in disability score (p = 0,001) using DASH scale, an improvement of upper limb function (p = 0,001) using the Constant scale, and a reduction of pain (p = 0,007) at the McGill pain questionnaire. The Mental Composite Score of the Short Form 36 questionnaire showed significant results (p = 0,04) while no significant results had been found regarding the physical mental score (p = 0,08). Conclusion. Focal muscle vibration may be a useful treatment in a postmastectomy recovery of upper limb functionality.

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Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study

Celletti

Fara²,

Filippi

et al. 2017

BioMed Research International

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“…There is no consensus on a single therapy to treat lymphedema; however, manual lymph drainage [ 2 ], compression therapy [ 3 ], exercising [ 4 ], and hygienic care [ 5 ] constitute the cornerstones of treatment. Recently, other options such as mechanical lymph drainage with devices that use both passive [ 6 ] and active [ 7 ] muscle movements, psychological support [ 8 ], and myolymphokinetic activities [ 9 ] have improved the treatment in these patients.…”

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Exercising and Compression Mechanism in the Treatment of Lymphedema

Barufi

Godoy

2021

Cureus

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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of adjustments to a compression stocking on reductions in leg volume during walking in patients with lymphedema.Method: Fourteen women and three men suffering from leg lymphedema with ages between 21 and 68 years old (mean 45.68 years) were randomly enrolled in this study. Evaluations were made by volumetry before and after each session of controlled walking. Patients were subjected to three one-hour sessions of walking slowly on the flat ground monitored by a professional. For the first session, the patients used a well-adjusted cotton-polyester compression stocking, for the second they used a badly adjusted compression stocking made of the same fabric, and for the third, no compression garment was used. The Kruskal-Wallis test was used for statistical analysis.Results: On comparing the volume before and after walking for one hour with the well-adjusted cottonpolyester compression stocking, there was a mean reduction of 46.2 mL ± 66.95 mL (p-value < 0.02) in the volume of the lymphedema. In the one-hour session of walking without any compression, the volume of the leg increased by 74.4 mL ± 99.75 mL (p-value < 0.007). On walking with the compression stocking badly adjusted, there was a mean increase in the volume of 31.6 mL ± 46.9 mL (p-value < 0.14). Conclusion:Walking is a type of muscle activity that can be transformed into a type of daily exercise when you are guided by how it is going to be performed. The exercise, in this study specifically, walking, with a strict control of speed and time of realization using a compression mechanism is well adjusted to the volume of the limb and surely effective in reducing edema.

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“…Las mujeres mastectomizadas no quedan exentas de estos síndromes, ya que ellas pueden presentar el síndrome de mama fantasma (SMF) tanto no doloroso como doloroso. El primero, comprende un conjunto de síntomas en mujeres mastectomizadas que describe a todas aquellas sensaciones que una mujer refiere como "si la todavía tuviese la mama", se define como una experiencia subjetiva de percibir y detectar la presencia de toda la mama, parte de esta o solo el pezón, de forma característica, la experiencia fantasma de la mama posee el tamaño, forma y/o peso del seno normal 7 y se puede presentar sensaciones de persistencia, peso, prurito picazón, hormigueo, o/y ardor en el seno extirpado 8 .…”

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Síndrome de mama fantasma dolorosa en mujeres mastectomizadas por cáncer de mama: una propuesta de intervención terapéutica

Araya-Medrano¹

2020

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Introducción En cáncer de mama es uno de los más frecuentes en mujeres, trae consigo varias complicaciones postratamiento. Una de ellas es el síndrome de mama fantasma dolorosa (SdMFD), que es la experiencia subjetiva de percibir y detectar la presencia de toda o parte de la mama acompañado de dolor. En Costa Rica, no se cuenta con un protocolo ni guía para el abordaje fisioterapéutico en mujeres con SdMFD. Objetivo: Establecer las características fisiopatológicas del SdMFD para lograr su comprensión y así elaborar una propuesta de intervención fisioterapéutica basándose en los efectos de los agentes físicos en el cuerpo. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de revisión bibliográfica, considerando recursos digitales tales como Pubed, LILACS, Scielo, Elsevier, RefSeek, Google Académico, Dialnet, Academia, Base, Springer Link, ERIC y Redalyc como fuente de documentos (libros, tesis, artículos científicos) publicados, utilizando como descriptores las palabras neoplasia de la mama OR mastectomía OR síndrome de miembro fantasma OR cirugía OR dolor postoperatorio OR dolor en cáncer, AND fisioterapia OR rehabilitación. Se incluyen documentos publicados desde el año 1990 al 2020, en español, inglés y portugués. Con base en la evidencia publicada se proponen algoritmos intervención de fisioterapéutica en mujeres con SdMFD. Resultados: Conociendo la fisiopatología del SdMFD, se establecen las modalidades fisioterapéuticas con evidencia y respaldo científico que se pueden utilizar de manera segura, bajo criterio y conocimiento profesional para abordar este síndrome o síndromes similares como el dolor fantasma. Se recomiendan el TENS (estimulación eléctrica transcutánea), termoterapia superficial y crioterapia como técnicas fisioterapéuticas para tratar el dolor; además algunas técnicas manuales como liberación de puntos gatillo, masaje terapéutico y neurodinámica para tratar tejido miofascial y nervioso afectado por la cirugía; así como el uso de vendaje neuromuscular para mejorar la mecanosensibilidad afectada en las mujeres con este síndrome. Conclusión: el fisioterapeuta con conocimiento en rehabilitación oncológica puede generar grandes aportes en la salud y calidad de vida de mujeres con SdMFD, utilizando de forma segura y con evidencia científica que lo respalde varias técnicas fisioterapéuticas.

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Phantom Breast Syndrome in Women after Mastectomy

Cited by 7 publications

References 9 publications

Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study

Focal Muscle Vibration and Physical Exercise in Postmastectomy Recovery: An Explorative Study

Exercising and Compression Mechanism in the Treatment of Lymphedema

Síndrome de mama fantasma dolorosa en mujeres mastectomizadas por cáncer de mama: una propuesta de intervención terapéutica

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