Impact of a community-based lymphedema management program on episodes of Adenolymphangitis (ADLA) and lymphedema progression--Odisha State, India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Lymphedema management programs have been shown to decrease episodes of adenolymphangitis (ADLA), but the impact on lymphedema progression and of program compliance have not been thoroughly explored. Our objectives were to determine the rate of ADLA episodes and lymphedema progression over time for patients enrolled in a community-based lymphedema management program. We explored the association between program compliance and ADLA episodes as well as lymphedema progression.

Methodology/principal findings

A lymphedema management program was implemented in Odisha State, India from 2007-2010 by the non-governmental organization, Church's Auxiliary for Social Action, in consultation with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. A cohort of patients was followed o

SUBMITTER: Mues KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4161333 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature