Mantyla M, Nordman E.
Treatment of oedematous extremity in cancer patients with Jobst pneumatic sleeve.
Strahlentherapie. 1975 May;149(5):488-92.


The results of pneumatic pressure treatment of 45 cancer patients with
swelling of an extremity after operation and irradiation are presented. The
treatment of the oedema was carried out with a Jobst pneumatic pressure
device. 37 patients obtained relief according to evaluation made immediately
after treatment, and 17 patients maintained a favourable
result for more than 12 months. The treatment had no effect in 8 cases.
As an oedematous extremity is the main debilitating factor in patients with cured
breast carcinomas, pneumatic pressure treatment is highly recommended.