Design and development of a medical device (Artificial Ganglio) for aids in the treatment of lymphedema

Abstract

For the World Health Organization (WHO), breast cancer is the most frequent and increasing in women in both developed and developing countries. Through the studies of the American Cancer Society it can be observed that lymphedema is produced by: Surgery, Radiation, Cancer, Infections. If the remaining lymphatic vessels can not capture enough fluid from the area, it accumulates and causes swelling, or lymphedema. In the present document, it will be refunded in the research and development process regarding lymphedema, explaining the art prior to arriving at the final design that will derive in the medical device with aesthetic and functional characteristics.