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Linfotaping with Kinesio® Tape to manage and treat lymphedema patients: safety and tolerability are more important than efficacy?

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    L.F. Nevola Teixeira, F. Sandrin, F. Baggi & M.C. Simoncini

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Nevola Teixeira, L., Sandrin, F., Baggi, F. et al. Linfotaping with Kinesio® Tape to manage and treat lymphedema patients: safety and tolerability are more important than efficacy?. Support Care Cancer 24, 3279–3280 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-016-3171-9

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