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Studies of AWS and seroma are rare, and there are no guidelines for physical therapy in these cases.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Case Description<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>After left breast lumpectomy due to invasive ductal carcinoma, a 65-year-old female patient underwent intraoperative radiation therapy and whole breast radiation. Seven months later, during treatment for breast swelling, AWS and breast seroma were identified by a physical therapist certified in lymphedema treatment. Treatment goals were to reduce breast swelling and pain and to improve shoulder movements. Interventions included manual lymph drainage, left arm stretching, and instruction about self\u2013lymphatic-drainage and stretching exercise. Also, a compression bra was ordered, and continued daily activities and physical activity were recommended.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Outcomes<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Improvement in shoulder movement, breast swelling, and pain.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>Because evidence for treatment guidelines following treatments for breast cancer is lacking, close follow-up for treatment-related complications is recommended. Management should be chosen according to signs and symptoms. Realistic expectations can reduce patient frustration and improve coping strategies and compliance with self-treatment demands. Clinical studies to support these conclusions are required.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/ptj\/pzy110","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2018,10,17]],"date-time":"2018-10-17T11:59:58Z","timestamp":1539777598000},"page":"229-239","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":10,"title":["Identification of Signs and Symptoms of Axillary Web Syndrome and Breast Seroma During a Course of Physical Therapy 7 Months After Lumpectomy: A Case Report"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"99","author":[{"given":"Tamar","family":"Jacob","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Physical Therapy Department, Ariel University, Ariel 40700, Israel"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Jillian","family":"Bracha","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Casley Smith Clinical Instructor, Lymphedema Therapist Private Practice, Ma'agan Michael, 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