Publication: Malign Melanomda İnguinal Lenf Nodu Cerrahisi Sonrası Ev Temelli Kompleks Dekonjestif Tedavinin Ekstremite Hacmine Etkisi: Pilot Çalışma
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Kostanoğlu A.
Sevinç Gündüz M.
İnan B.
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ÖZGiriş: Lenfödem, lenfatik drenajın yetersizliği sonucu interstisyel alanda sıvı ve protein birikimi ile karakterizedir. Sekonder lenfödemin önemli nedenlerinden biri, malign melanom tedavisi kapsamında uygulanan inguinal sentinel lenf nodu biyopsisi ve/veya diseksiyondur. Cerrahi sonrası gelişen lenfödem, fonksiyonel kısıtlılık ve yaşam kalitesinde azalmaya yol açabilir. Ev temelli tedavi, hasta uyumunu artırarak sürdürülebilir bir rehabilitasyon modeli sunar.Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı, malign melanom cerrahisi sonrası unilateral alt ekstremite lenfödemi olan hastalarda ev temelli self-uygulanan kompleks dekonjestif tedavinin (KDT) ekstremite hacmi üzerindeki etkisini incelemektir.Yöntem: Çalışmaya 13 hasta dahil edildi. Katılımcılara self-lenf drenajı, alt ekstremite egzersizleri, cilt bakımı ve kompresyon çorabı kullanımını içeren ev temelli KDT programı öğretildi. Program 6 hafta boyunca günlük uygulanarak tedaviye uyum hasta günlüğü ile takip edildi. Ekstremite hacimleri çevre ölçümü ile belirlenip Kuhnke formülü ile hesaplandı. Verilerin dağılımı Shapiro-Wilk testi ile, değişim Paired Samples Test ile değerlendirildi. Etki büyüklüğü Cohen’s d ile hesaplandı.Bulgular: Altı haftalık müdahale sonrası ekstremite hacimlerinde anlamlı azalma gözlendi. Etkilenen ekstremite hacmi (p=0,025), ekstremiteler arası hacim farkı (ml) (p=0,025), ekstremiteler arası fark (%) (p=0,019) anlamlı azaldı. Cohen’s d değerlerine göre farklar orta-yüksek düzeyde etki büyüklüğüne sahiptir (d=0,71; d=0,71; d=0,75). Ortalama yüzdelik hacim değişimi %11,05 (95% GA: 2,14–19,95, p=0,019) olarak bulundu.Sonuç: Ev temelli self-uygulanan KDT, malign melanom cerrahisi sonrası alt ekstremite lenfödeminde ekstremite hacmini azaltmada olumlu sonuçlar göstermiştir. Anahtar kelimeler: Fizyoterapi, lenfödem, melanom, rehabilitasyon
Background: Lymphedema is characterized by the accumulation of fluid and protein in the interstitial space due to impaired lymphatic drainage. A major cause of secondary lymphedema is inguinal sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or dissection performed during melanoma treatment. Postoperative lymphedema may result in functional limitation and decreased quality of life. Home-based therapy increases adherence and provides a sustainable rehabilitation model.Aim: To evaluate the effect of home-based self-administered complex decongestive therapy on limb volume in patients with unilateral lower limb lymphedema following inguinal melanoma surgery.Method: Thirteen patients were included. Participants were instructed on home-based therapy including self-lymphatic drainage, lower limb exercises, skin care, and compression stocking use. The program was applied daily for six weeks, and adherence was tracked via patient diaries. Limb volumes were calculated using circumferential measurements and the Kuhnke formula. Data distribution was assessed by Shapiro-Wilk test, and changes were analyzed using Paired Samples Test. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d.Results: Significant reductions were observed in limb volumes after six weeks. Affected limb volume (p=0.025), interlimb volume difference (ml) (p=0.025), and interlimb difference (%) (p=0.019) decreased significantly. Cohen’s d values indicated medium to high practical effect sizes (d=0.71; d=0.71; d=0.75). Mean percentage volume change was 11.05% (95% CI: 2.14–19.95, p=0.019).Conclusion: Home-based self-administered complex decongestive therapy is effective in reducing limb volume in patients with lower limb lymphedema after inguinal melanoma surgery. Keywords: Physiotherapy, lymphedema, melanoma, rehabilitation
Background: Lymphedema is characterized by the accumulation of fluid and protein in the interstitial space due to impaired lymphatic drainage. A major cause of secondary lymphedema is inguinal sentinel lymph node biopsy and/or dissection performed during melanoma treatment. Postoperative lymphedema may result in functional limitation and decreased quality of life. Home-based therapy increases adherence and provides a sustainable rehabilitation model.Aim: To evaluate the effect of home-based self-administered complex decongestive therapy on limb volume in patients with unilateral lower limb lymphedema following inguinal melanoma surgery.Method: Thirteen patients were included. Participants were instructed on home-based therapy including self-lymphatic drainage, lower limb exercises, skin care, and compression stocking use. The program was applied daily for six weeks, and adherence was tracked via patient diaries. Limb volumes were calculated using circumferential measurements and the Kuhnke formula. Data distribution was assessed by Shapiro-Wilk test, and changes were analyzed using Paired Samples Test. Effect sizes were calculated using Cohen’s d.Results: Significant reductions were observed in limb volumes after six weeks. Affected limb volume (p=0.025), interlimb volume difference (ml) (p=0.025), and interlimb difference (%) (p=0.019) decreased significantly. Cohen’s d values indicated medium to high practical effect sizes (d=0.71; d=0.71; d=0.75). Mean percentage volume change was 11.05% (95% CI: 2.14–19.95, p=0.019).Conclusion: Home-based self-administered complex decongestive therapy is effective in reducing limb volume in patients with lower limb lymphedema after inguinal melanoma surgery. Keywords: Physiotherapy, lymphedema, melanoma, rehabilitation
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Sağlık Bilimleri, Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon, Health Sciences, Physical therapy and rehabilitation, Klinik Tıp (Med), Klinik Tıp, Rehabilitasyon, Clinical Medicine (Med), Clinical Medicine, Rehabilitation, Fizik Tedavi, Spor Terapisi ve Rehabilitasyon, Kayropraktik, Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, Chiropractics
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Kostanoğlu A., Sevinç Gündüz M., İnan B., \"Malign Melanomda İnguinal Lenf Nodu Cerrahisi Sonrası Ev Temelli Kompleks Dekonjestif Tedavinin Ekstremite Hacmine Etkisi: Pilot Çalışma\", III. Ulusal Onkolojik Rehabilitasyon Kongresi, Ankara, Türkiye, 16 - 17 Nisan 2026, (Yayınlanmadı)