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2019 Dec


Complement Ther Med


47

Effects of photobiomodualtion therapy on breast cancer-related lymphoedema: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.

Abstract

Lymphoedema characterised by the persistent accumulation of the interstitial fluid in peripheral tissues post breast cancer treatments. Photobiomodualtion therapy (PBMT) is widely used as supportive care in patients with breast cancer or breast cancer-related lymphoedema (BCRL). This systematic review and meta-analysis analysed the effectiveness and safety of PBMT for the treatment of BCRL.