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Yes, compression garments and/or wrapping of affected area for treatment of lymphedema.

Posted By: ss on 2008-01-17
In Reply to: lymphedema wrap - exasperated

Subject: Yes, compression garments and/or wrapping of affected area for treatment of lymphedema.

I googled lymphedema wrap.


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Lymphedema Pumps, Compression
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