David Doubblestein, Deanne Fay, Sarah Brunskill, Betty Westbrook, Brittany Williams
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摘要
目的:确定为期4天,每日两次的完全去充血性治疗(CDT)干预是否能有效减少原发性和继发性淋巴水肿患儿的肢体体积。方法:回顾性队列研究使用来自北美夏令营Watchme的5-17岁儿童的康复记录,该夏令营提供淋巴水肿干预。结果:在4年多的时间里,38个独特的露营者贡献了66条记录进行分析。以女性居多(68.42%),平均年龄(9.30±2.66)岁。下肢体积在所有4年中均有统计学意义上的显著减少(2021年,p = 0.011;2022, p = 0.030;2023年,p < 0.001;2024, p < 0.001)。上肢(n = 16)的累积分析也显示了显著的体积缩小(p = 0.042, r = 0.50)。每日测量跟踪(n = 43)显示一致的体积减少百分比,置信区间支持4年内下肢体积差异的有意义变化。结论:强化、短时间的CDT干预可显著减少小儿淋巴水肿患者的肢体体积。未来的研究应该探索长期效果,优化CDT方案,评估更广泛的功能和社会心理结果,以加强儿童淋巴水肿的管理。
Effectiveness of Twice-Daily Complete Decongestive Therapy in Reducing Limb Volume in Children with Lymphedema: A Retrospective Study.
Aim: To determine whether a 4-day, twice-daily complete decongestive therapy (CDT) intervention effectively reduces limb volume in pediatric patients with primary and secondary lymphedema. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted using rehabilitation records of children aged 5-17 years from Camp Watchme, a North American summer camp providing lymphedema interventions. Results: Over 4 years, 38 unique campers contributed 66 records for analysis. The majority were female (68.42%), with a mean age of 9.30 ± 2.66 years. Lower extremity limb volume demonstrated statistically significant reductions across all 4 years (2021, p = 0.011; 2022, p = 0.030; 2023, p < 0.001; 2024, p < 0.001). Cumulative analysis of upper extremities (n = 16) also showed significant volume reduction (p = 0.042, r = 0.50). Daily measurement tracking (n = 43) indicated consistent percent volume decreases, with confidence intervals supporting a meaningful change for lower extremity limb volume differences across 4 years. Conclusion: An intensive, short-duration CDT intervention significantly reduces limb volume in pediatric patients with lymphedema. Future research should explore long-term effects, optimize CDT protocols, and assess broader functional and psychosocial outcomes to enhance pediatric lymphedema management.
期刊介绍:
Lymphatic Research and Biology delivers the most current peer-reviewed advances and developments in lymphatic biology and pathology from the world’s leading biomedical investigators. The Journal provides original research from a broad range of investigative disciplines, including genetics, biochemistry and biophysics, cellular and molecular biology, physiology and pharmacology, anatomy, developmental biology, and pathology.
Lymphatic Research and Biology coverage includes:
-Vasculogenesis and angiogenesis
-Genetics of lymphatic disorders
-Human lymphatic disease, including lymphatic insufficiency and associated vascular anomalies
-Physiology of intestinal fluid and protein balance
-Immunosurveillance and immune cell trafficking
-Tumor biology and metastasis
-Pharmacology
-Lymphatic imaging
-Endothelial and smooth muscle cell biology
-Inflammation, infection, and autoimmune disease