[libribook.com] Traumatic Scar Tissue Management 1st Edition

Pathophysiological Consideration
Abdominal scarring may interfere with the effectiveness of local lymph
pump techniques (Hodge et al. 2010, 2013).
In addition, repeated episodes of infection can cause progressive closure of the
lymphatic system, thus worsening the condition.
If the transport pathway becomes congested, blocked, damaged or severed,
fluids can accumulate in the surrounding tissues leading to edema and fibrosis.
Eventually cell pathology may occur. If the lymph system is incapacitated in any
way (e.g. burns, ulceration, chronic inflammation, hematoma), wound healing
processes can be impaired (e.g. transport of damaged cells and inflammatory
byproducts away from the injury site). Healing and recovery can be assisted by
supporting healthy lymphatic function.