Title of article :
Treatment of Primary Congenital Lymphedema Via the Godoy Method: A Case Report of 17-year Follow-up
Author/Authors :
Pereira de Godoy ، Ana Carolina Hospital da Criança e Maternidade, Clínica Godoy - School of Medicine Sao Jose do Rio Preto and , Pereira de Godoy ، Jose Maria School of Universidade Brasil , Ramos ، Rogerio Rodrigo Clínica Godoy - School of Medicine , Guerreiro Godoy ، Maria de Fatima Clínica Godoy - School of Medicine
From page :
253
To page :
256
Abstract :
The present research aimed to report the treatment of primary congenital lymphedema using the Godoy method with a 17-year follow-up period. A 2-month-old male patient with bilateral primary congenital lymphedema of the lower limbs was sent to the Clinica Godoy-Brazil for specialized treatment. The physical examination revealed bilateral lower limb edema affecting the feet and middle third of the legs. The patient was made to use hand-crafted stockings made of grosgrain fabric. When the child reached 10 years of age, mechanical lymphatic therapy was conducted. A considerable reduction in the edema was achieved but with periods of improvement and worsening. In the last 4 years of the 17 years of treatment, the limbs have remained within or near the range of normality. The present findings demonstrate that the Godoy method is effective in controlling edema in cases of primary congenital lymphedema. When the family has difficulties, others who take care of the child should get involved to ensure the treatment of this type of lymphedema.
Keywords :
Primary congenital lymphedema , Treatment , Godoy method , Follow , up
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatrics Review
Journal title :
Journal of Pediatrics Review
Record number :
2733461
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