Breast Lymphedema After Conservative Breast Surgery: An Up-to-date Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.clbc.2020.11.017
Abstract: Although arm lymphedema following breast cancer treatment is a common complication; breast lymphedema following treatment is not uncommon. Several risk factors were found to contribute to breast lymphedema, including axillary surgery, high body mass index… read more here.
Keywords: conservative breast; breast; breast lymphedema; breast surgery ... See more keywords
Acute Effects of Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Compression with Exercise Therapy on Breast Lymphedema Following Breast-Conserving Surgery and Radiotherapy.
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DOI: 10.1089/lrb.2022.0037
Abstract: Background: Breast lymphedema is a common complication of breast cancer treatments but there are limited studies about the treatment of breast lymphedema. The aim of this study was to investigate the acute effects of manual… read more here.
Keywords: compression; compression exercise; breast; breast lymphedema ... See more keywords
Successful Relief of a Male Breast Lymphedema by Supermicrosurgical Lymphaticovenular Anastomosis
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DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001560
Abstract: Background Breast lymphedema is a common issue after breast cancer surgery but remains understudied because it is difficult to be quantified. Untreated breast lymphedema may lead to severe form of delayed breast cellulitis. Supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenular… read more here.
Keywords: male breast; supermicrosurgical lymphaticovenular; breast; lymphaticovenular anastomosis ... See more keywords
The effect of adjuvant radiotherapy on skin biophysical properties in patients with breast cancer at risk for breast lymphedema: A prospective study
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DOI: 10.1111/cpf.12815
Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) is the most common type of cancer among women. Radiotherapy (RT) is one of the main and primary treatment options for BC, especially in breast‐conserving surgery (BCS). BC patients who underwent RT… read more here.
Keywords: effect; breast lymphedema; breast; lymphedema ... See more keywords
Abstract PS1-49: The effect of oncoplastic reduction on the incidence of post-operative breast lymphedema in breast cancer patients undergoing lumpectomy
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DOI: 10.1158/1538-7445.sabcs20-ps1-49
Abstract: Purpose / Objectives: In patients with macromastia, breast conservation surgery (BCS) followed by radiation therapy (RT) for the treatment of breast cancer may be associated with a different complication profile than those without macromastia. General… read more here.
Keywords: breast; oncoplastic reduction; breast lymphedema; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Improving the Assessment and Diagnosis of Breast Lymphedema after Treatment for Breast Cancer
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15061758
Abstract: Simple Summary Lymphedema affecting the breast can develop after breast cancer treatment. Currently breast lymphedema isn’t well recognised nor techniques to measure lymphedema affecting the breast as well studied. This paper explores the validity and… read more here.
Keywords: breast lymphedema; breast; lymphedema; breast cancer ... See more keywords